Travel from UAE: List countries that have scrapped PCR test

Travel from UAE: List countries that have scrapped PCR test

As Omicron infections taper off, after an initial spike, a number of countries are recalibrating their travel rules. In a major policy shift, several states have scrapped the pre-departure PCR test for inbound travellers. It's seen as a boost to international travel, with easing restrictions opened to fully-vaccinated travellers. Bahrain and the UK announced doing away with pre-depature COVID-19 tests for vaccinated travellers. They’re not the only ones. So did Sweden, Greece and Portugal and most Scandinavian countries. Others have announced plans to lift travel restrictions at a later date. The following countries relaxed their pandemic-era travel rules: All passengers coming to Bahrain will , the Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has announced. Arrivals to the Kingdom, however, are still required to take PCR test upon arrival at the Bahrain International airport. Unvaccinated travellers must have to follow precautionary quarantine, according to state News Agency BNA. Passengers must adhere to precautionary measures in force in the Kingdom. The new COVID-19 travel-related updates came following a decision by the Government Executive Committee. Britain has scrapped testing measures for fully vaccinated travellers from February 11. Fully vaccinated travellers entering England will be exempt from any COVID test requirements, British Prime Minister Boris