Six restricted nations this new announce is available to inhabitants of India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Uganda.

India

Visitors from India with valid residency visas in the United Arab Emirates must have been completely vaccinated in the UAE before to arrival. Travelers must be at least 14 days post-vaccinated and carry a vaccination certificate. It is required that they also have an official government-approved PCR test result with a QR code. Testing must be completed within 48 hours after departure. In addition, travelers must have secured prior authorization from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICA). Another pre-entry approval from GDRFA is required if they live in Dubai. There will also be rapid COVID tests performed prior to the trip and upon arrival in the UAE.

Nepal

In order to enter the United Arab Emirates with a valid visa, travelers from Nepal must be completely vaccinated in the UAE. Travelers must be at least 14 days postvaccination and carry a vaccination certificate. They must also have a negative PCR test with a QR code attached. Testing must be completed within 48 hours after departure. In addition, travelers must have secured prior authorization from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICA). Another pre-entry approval from GDRFA is required if they live in Dubai.

Pakistan

For Pakistani nationals traveling to the UAE on a valid residency visa, they must be fully vaccinated in the UAE. Travelers must be at least 14 days postvaccination and carry a vaccination certificate. In addition, they must provide a printed negative PCR test result from a government-approved lab in Pakistan, complete with a QR code. Testing must be completed within 48 hours after departure. In addition, travelers must have secured prior authorization from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICA). Another pre-entry approval from GDRFA is required if they live in Dubai.

Nigeria

The certificate must include a QR code and be obtained from an authorized Nigerian laboratory within 48 hours before departure. Additionally, they must have been completely immunized in the United Arab Emirates, with the second dosage delivered at least 14 days before travel. They will be required to have a vaccination certificate with them at all times. In addition, travelers must have secured prior authorization from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICA). Another pre-entry approval from GDRFA is required if they live in Dubai.

Uganda

Individuals having valid visas to remain in the United Arab Emirates who are from Uganda must have been completely immunized in the UAE. Travelers must be at least 14 days postvaccination and carry a vaccination certificate. QR-coded negative test results from an accredited facility are required as well. Testing must be completed within 48 hours after departure. In addition, travelers must have secured prior authorization from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICA). Another pre-entry approval from GDRFA is required if they live in Dubai.

Sri Lanka

In order to enter the United Arab Emirates with a valid visa, Sri Lankan nationals must be completely vaccinated. Travelers must be at least 14 days postvaccination and carry a vaccination certificate. They must also have a negative PCR test with a QR code attached. Testing must be completed within 48 hours after departure. In addition, travelers must have secured prior authorization from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICA). Another pre-entry approval from GDRFA is required if they live in Dubai.