Dubai travel guidelines for tourists, visitors from July 7

The government of Dubai announced late Sunday that Dubai Airports would start welcoming tourists and visitors starting on July 7. This would be contingent on the flight schedule from their departure destination.

Given the pandemic conditions, there are additional rules to be followed by all those entering or leaving through the airports.

Visa and Insurance

As expected, all tourists should get the appropriate entry permit and also have medical travel insurance before heading to Dubai. Tourists will also be required to register details on the COVID-19 DXB App.

Should I take a PCR test?

If you are a tourist intending to travel to Dubai, authorities have asked for a PCR test result certificate for the test taken up to 4 days (maximum 96 hours) before the date of travel. However, authorities added that in case a tourist did not have this result, a PCR test would be administered in Dubai at the airport along with the usual thermal screening and scan for COVID-19 symptoms.

In case you have a negative certificate, but display COVID-19 symptoms, the test can be repeated in Dubai.  

Health declaration, costs form

Tourists will have to sign a health declaration form before boarding the plane while airlines reserve the right to deny entry to people displaying COVID-19 symptoms. Tourists are also required to sign a form declaring that they would bear all costs of quarantine or treatment in case the need arises while in Dubai.

Leaving Dubai

All tourists must download the COVID-19 DXB App and register their details. They should also adhere to a 14-day quarantine in case the COVID-19 test result is positive. 

• All passengers must make themselves aware of the protocols and conditions specified by the Government of Dubai and destination countries before travelling and ensure they comply with them.

• Passengers must disclose any health symptoms before travelling by filling out the ‘Health Declaration Form’ provided by the airline company.

• UAE nationals must notify UAE embassies in the countries they are visiting if they test positive for COVID-19.

• Tourists must ensure they have international health insurance before travelling.

• All tourists must show that they have tested negative in a PCR test done four days (96 hours) before the departure date. If they cannot provide test results, they will be tested at Dubai airports.

• Those who test positive for COVID-19 should isolate themselves for 14 days at their home or in an institutional facility provided by the government at their own expense.

• Travellers must strictly follow physical distancing guidelines in accordance with measures followed at Dubai airports and use face masks at all times.

• All passengers should stringently observe precautionary measures and monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms.