Travel to Abu Dhabi without PCR tests: Green Pass and other Covid rules you need to know

Travel to Abu Dhabi without PCR tests: Green Pass and other Covid rules you need to know

A complete Covid-19 guide on visiting and travelling around Abu Dhabi.

Published: Tue 8 Mar 2022, 1:09 PM

Travelling to the the UAE Capital is now a PCR test-free affair for vaccinated passengers. Unvaccinated passengers need to take a pre-travel PCR test, but don’t need to undergo one after arriving in Abu Dhabi.

However, a Green Pass on the AlHosn app is still a requirement for entry to most public places in the Capital.

Here is all you need to know.

What are the PCR testing rules for travelling to Abu Dhabi?

In a statement sent to Khaleej Times, a spokesperson for Etihad Airways detailed the rules for travelling to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH):

>> Fully vaccinated passengers do not need a PCR test before departure. Vaccination certificates must have a QR code.

>> Passengers who are not vaccinated travelling to Abu Dhabi must present a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure, or a Covid-19 recovery certificate with a QR code dated within 30 days of departure. Children younger than 16 are exempt.

>> Passengers will not need to take a PCR test on arrival in Abu Dhabi – irrespective of their vaccination status.

Can passengers still opt for a PCR test on arrival?

Yes, but at