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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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You must bring an official, printed certificate in English or Arabic to check in – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.
TEST EXEMPTIONS:
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Children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from this test.
COVID 19 TESTING LABORATORIES:
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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
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
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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.
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If the test result is positive, you will be required to undergo isolation and follow the Dubai Health Authority guidelines.
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You must also download the COVID19 – DXB Smart App iOS Android