International tourists no longer need to worry about entry requirements and precautionary measures related to Covid-19 after the UAE lifted all Covid-19-related restrictions on November 7, 2022.
It is now legal for UAE citizens to travel to the other 120 countries where travel restrictions have been lifted and normal travel has resumed.
NCEMA announced the updated rules at a special press briefing on COVID-19 updates on Sunday.
Guidelines: Travel restrictions related to Covid have been lifted in the UAE as of today
According to NCEMA, the second phase of restrictions was announced after it studied the country’s epidemiological situation and monitored hospital and intensive care unit occupancy rates.
The UAE lifts all restrictions related to Covid
“We are pleased to announce today the second phase of our easing of COVID-19 restrictions following an assessment of the epidemiological situation in the country and monitoring occupancy rates in hospitals and intensive care units across the country,” NCEMA announced on its social media channels.
Al Hosn App
- Entry to public facilities and sites does not require the use of a green pass
- In order to use the Al Hosn App, you must provide proof of vaccination and test results within the country and outside the country upon request.
The wearing of masks
- Regardless of whether a facility is open or closed, masks will be optional for those who wish to wear them
- It is still mandatory for people of determination to wear masks in health facilities and centers
COVID-19 Facilities
- COVID-19 PCR testing and healthcare facilities are expected to continue as normal.
Facilities for praying and visiting mosques
- At mosques and other places of worship, the practice of praying on a personal mat will be optional
Activities and events related to sports
- As a result, national and local arranging bodies may ask the participants for pre-examinations, vaccinations, or certificates of vaccination, depending on the type of event and its importance
Isolation Period
- It is still planned to implement a five-day isolation period for those who have been infected with COVID-19.
It is widely known that Dubai is the most popular tourist destination in the United Arab Emirates, and it is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Nevertheless, prior to this recent change, the UAE had strict entry requirements and internal restrictions that prevented many visitors from visiting the country for the past two and a half years.
In order to enter the country, one had to comply with a slew of restrictions that had been in place for several years. As of November 7, however, all of these rules have been repealed and no longer apply.
In conclusion
The UAE had previously required visitors to provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test result within 48 hours of their arrival in order to be permitted to enter the country. As a result, travellers are now able to enter the country as they previously did before the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to other rules that have been relaxed, which is a major relief for travelers.
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