Frequently asked questions
Is the UAE and
Dubai open for all tourists?
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Effective from 30 August 2021, tourist visa applications
are open to travellers from all countries. Depending on a passenger's nationality,
they can get a visa on arrival, or apply for a pre-arranged visit visa from Dubai
Immigration before travel. Please reach out to The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
and?check your country’s latest travel advisory on outbound trips.
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Travellers are required to have either one of the three:
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A valid vaccination certificate with a QR code proving they are fully
vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the WHO or the UAE
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A negative PCR test with a QR code, issued within 48 hours from the time of
sample collection to the flight time by an approved health service provider
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A valid medical certificate with a QR code issued by relevant authorities
that shows they have recovered from COVID?19 within a month prior to the date
of arrival.
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Please check the following links for the most up-to-date requirements ahead of
travelling to or transiting through Dubai:
Emirates
airline
| FlyDubai
Do I need a visa
and if yes, how do I apply?
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Following arrival,
what are the procedures for exiting Dubai Airports?
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Tourists who show symptoms on arrival and test positive for COVID-19 after being
re-tested must follow the guidelines issued by the
Dubai
Health Authority.
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The traveller will bear the cost of treatment and quarantine unless their carrier is
Emirates or FlyDubai.
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For those that are a COVID-19 close contact case, no quarantine is required if you are
not experiencing any symptoms.
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Customers purchasing an Emirates airline or FlyDubai ticket from 1 December 2020
benefit from additional multi-risk travel insurance provided by AIG Travel or
NEXtCARE?through to 31 March 2022, including cover for COVID-19 and overseas medical
expenses. Please see the following links for more information and a supporting FAQ:?
Emirates
airline
?|?FlyDubai
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Compliance is required with all precautionary measures in Dubai (wearing masks at
public indoor venues and adhering to frequent hand sanitisation).
Is there going to
be a mandatory quarantine for tourists?
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- No, only if they test positive with COVID-19.
- Please check carrier and Dubai travel requirements for COVID-19 PCR testing.
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Passengers who need to get a?COVID-19 PCR?test done at arrival in Dubai should
self-quarantine until they receive their results, which is expected within 12 hours.
Do I have to wear a
mask during my holiday in Dubai?
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Masks are compulsory?in public indoor venues, while wearing one in outdoor areas is
optional.
- Additionally, you must continue to sanitise your hands?frequently.