-Royal Migration Solutions Dubai
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As more and more countries have been able to manage the covid 19 crisis which disrupted daily activities including international travels, there has been significant ease in the lockdown measures. Gulf countries especially the UAE have recently opened their borders to foreign nationals passing to, from, and through Dubai.
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Some of the new travel protocols include mandatory testing, selfquarantine, location tracing which was determined by the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management. Here, Royal migration, a Dubai-based migration services company specializing in all kinds of visas delve deeper into important things you need to know while traveling to these countries in the wake of covid 19.
If you are transitioning through Dubai to a country that requires COVID 19 test, you may have to present a negative PCR test certificate.
The only accepted proof of results is a printed certificate in English or Arabic which must be for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. SMS or digitalized certificate are not allowed.
In all cases, the test must be a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Any other test such as an antibody is not accepted.
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Ahead of the journey, international passengers are required to fill out a health declaration form and quarantine form which are to be handed over to Dubai Health Authority staff on arrival. Visitors are also required to have covered health insurance Upon arrival, all passengers will undergo thermal screenings at the airport.
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International passengers departing from Dubai may have to take another PCR test if it is mandated by the country they are traveling to. With the continuous change in travel rules and regulations, a good rule of thumb is to stay upto- date. Note that the rules for traveling can change with a short time frame and travelers are advised to check the updated travel rules before departure. For more on navigating visa issues and travel restrictions, Royal Migration is here to help.