Covid-19 tests at Dubai airports must for some passengers

Covid-19 tests at Dubai airports must for some passengers

Passengers undergoing the Covid-19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai must self-isolate until they receive their results.





Starting August 1, all tourists, UAE residents and transit passengers flying to Dubai from select destinations will need to have a Covid-negative test certificate. The result should have been issued by a government-approved testing centre.

Additionally, passengers from some destinations will also need to take a PCR test on arrival at the Dubai airport.

According to information posted on the Dubai Airports website, the Covid-19 test must have been taken not more than 96 hours before departure. "Children under the age of 12 and those with moderate to severe disabilities are exempt from PCR test requirements," the airport operator said.

According to Emirates, a PCR Covid-19 test on arrival in Dubai will only apply to passengers from the following destinations:

Afghanistan

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