Travel to Dubai On Tourist Visa

Before you book

Check if you need a visa. Depending on your nationality you can get a visa on arrival, or you can apply for your prearranged visit visa from Dubai Immigration before you travel.

COUNTRY WISE RULES AND REGULATIONS

THE FOLLOWING ENTRY RULES APPLY TO TOURISTS TRAVELLING TO DUBAI FROM THESE COUNTRIES:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

• Tourists must present a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure – except for passengers coming from the UK and Germany who have the option to take a COVID 19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai.

• The certificate must be for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai.

• If you are taking a test before you depart, you must bring an official, printed certificate in English or Arabic to check in – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.

• If you are transiting in Dubai from the countries listed above, you are not required to present a COVID 19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by your country of origin or final destination.

THE FOLLOWING ENTRY RULES APPLY TO TOURISTS TRAVELLING TO DUBAI FROM THESE COUNTRIES:

Afghanistan, Angola, Croatia, Greece, India, Jordan, Lebanon

Tourists must take two COVID 19 PCR tests: one before departure with a validity of 96 hours from the date of the test, and a second test upon arrival in Dubai.

• The certificate must be for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai.

• You must bring an official, printed certificate in English or Arabic to check in – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.

• If you are transiting in Dubai from the countries listed directly above, you must have a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of test, as well as any requirements for your final destination.

TEST EXEMPTIONS:

• Children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from this test.

COVID 19 TESTING LABORATORIES:

• The UAE government has specified designated laboratories. You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID 19 PCR test.

• If you are flying from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh, you must get your certificate from one of the labs listed in the designated laboratories document to be accepted on the flight.

AT CHECK IN

• All travellers to Dubai, including passengers with a connecting flight, must complete this health declaration form and give it to the staff at check in. You can download it now and bring it to the airport with you, or you can complete it at check in.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

• You may need to take another COVID 19 PCR test on arrival. If you take a test at the airport, you must remain in your hotel or residence until you receive the test result.

• If the test result is positive, you will be required to undergo isolation and follow the Dubai Health Authority guidelines.

• You must also download the COVID19 – DXB Smart App iOS Android

• We offer free, automatic cover for your COVID 19 health and quarantine costs while you’re away from home. Find out more.