Provided that you adhere to sanitary procedures
There are no restrictions on the return of residents wishing to travel
Implement strict health measures for the return of residents from abroad. ■ from the source
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The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship confirmed that there are no restrictions on the travel of residents of the Emirates abroad, and their return to the country. It also confirmed that there is no need to apply for a "return permit." However, it stipulated adherence to the announced health measures, including the application of a 14-day quarantine to those arriving after their arrival, even if the result of the Corona examination was negative.
During the past two days, “Emirates Today” had received several inquiries from residents planning to travel to their countries to spend the remainder of the summer vacation, about whether canceling the mandatory obtaining of a “return permit” is a procedure for facilitating the return of residents who are currently abroad, only Or does it include everyone, indicating their desire to travel and return without restrictions?
The authority indicated to "Emirates Today" that travel abroad is available to anyone, confirming that there are no obstacles, but it called for adherence to the announced precautionary measures.
Residents have been reluctant to travel abroad during the past months, and the summer vacation that is nearing its end, which usually witnesses a remarkable turnout every year, due to their fear of infection with the Corona virus, and the measures in place to limit its spread.
Residents inside and outside the country interacted on social media, with the UAE’s announcement to allow the return of residents abroad without the need to submit a return permit application, praising the leadership directives in the UAE and its keenness to provide facilities and support to residents since the outbreak of the Coronavirus around the world.
Various airlines began launching promotional campaigns to encourage their customers to travel to destinations around the world, by sending them emails confirming that those with residency in the UAE no longer need a return permit, and that they can spend the remainder of the summer vacation in destinations Tourist safe.
At the beginning of last July, the UAE announced that travel is available for citizens and residents in accordance with the requirements, preventive measures and health precautionary measures in place at the country's airports in the face of "Covid-19", and the requirements of the destination countries in this regard, and according to the destinations to which national carriers and other carriers operate, with Comply with the preventive measures required by the competent health authorities in the country upon return.
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship advised, in a joint statement, not to travel for persons over the age of 70 years, and also called on those with chronic diseases to avoid travel in order to preserve their safety.
Starting from August 1 this year, the United Arab Emirates began to enforce the mandatory application of a "Covid-19" (BCR) examination for citizens, residents, tourists and transit travelers coming through the country's airports, regardless of the country from which they are coming, provided that this is applied The decision to pre-check before coming to the state, without prejudice to the previously announced mandatory inspection procedures upon arrival at the country's airports.
It decided to exempt children under 12 years old and children with severe and moderate disabilities from the laboratory examination, the validity of which extends for 96 hours from the date of the examination.
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation emphasized the necessity of applying these requirements to all national lines operating in the country.
It is worth noting that on March 18, the UAE decided to prevent the country's citizens from traveling abroad until further notice, as a precaution due to the outbreak of the "Covid-19" virus. On the 23rd of the same month, the National Emergency and Crisis Authority decided to suspend all passenger and transit flights to and from the country, with the exception of cargo and necessary evacuation flights.
Travel requirements
■ Take a "Covid-19" test before traveling.
■ Show the result of the examination through the application of the fort, or show proof of vacancy
From the virus to the concerned authorities at the country's airports.
■ Travel is not permitted unless the test result is negative.
Return procedures
■ Update identity, passport and nationality data via
(uaeentry.ica.gov.ae).
■ Corona examination in an accredited laboratory, with a negative result required
96 hours before take off.
■ Reserve a return ticket.
Presentation of the virus-free certificate for air carriers.
■ Perform a laboratory examination upon arrival.
■ Download the Al-Husn application.
■ Adherence to the approved quarantine according to the established procedures.
Exempting children with severe and moderate disabilities from laboratory examination.