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COVID-19: Travelling to the UAE by land? Entry rules have been updated

Validity of PCR test extended to 14 days for fully vaccinated travellers

Published: November 25, 2021 11:09 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you are planning to travel to the UAE through a land border, there are new protocols announced by the UAE’s authorities that need to be adhered to. — The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority announced the update Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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The new rules apply to GCC citizens as well as expatriates living in the region and came into effect from November 23. — The rules depend on the vaccination status of the travellers. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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Vaccinated travellers For fully vaccinated travellers and also those who have received the booster dose, a negative test result needs to be presented. The PCR test needs to be done within 14 days of entry. — The vaccine needs to be among the approved vaccines in the UAE. Read more here: gulfnews.com/1.1628678447631 Image Credit: Supplied by Abu Dhabi Customs

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If the individual is staying in the UAE for six consecutive days, a PCR test needs to be done on the sixth day of entering the country. — Another test needs to be taken on Day 6. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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Unvaccinated travellers Travellers who are not fully vaccinated need to present a negative result of a PCR test done within 72 hours of entering the UAE. — Rules for travellers who are not fully vaccinated. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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They also need to take a PCR test on the fourth day of entry, in case they are staying for four or more days in the UAE. In case they are staying for eight days or more, another test needs to be done on Day 8. — A re-test needs to be taken on Day 4 and Day 8. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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Education sector Vaccinated and non-vaccinated educational staff, students and parents of students who pick them up from educational institutions must present a negative PCR test taken within 14 days. — Special rules were announced for the teachers, parents and students who regularly cross the border as well. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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Additional measures Travellers were also urged to adhere to all preventive measures, such as wearing masks, maintaining physical distance and sterilising luggage. — Those with chronic diseases or those who observed symptoms of COVID-19 symptoms were advised to avoid travelling. Image Credit: Supplied by Abu Dhabi Customs

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