The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship reported that the Corona Examination (PCR) pre-examination takes place after obtaining approval for requests to enter the country for residents abroad and wishing to return to the country.
Among the updates of the requirements for obtaining a return permit on its website, the commission stated that the categories exempt from the examination: children aged 12 years and under, and those of determination (who have minor or severe disabilities), pointing out that it should not exceed the validity of the previous corona examination. 96 hours before reaching the country.
She emphasized that the applicant must have an effective residence that is not canceled or expired before the date of the first of last March, and that the applicant (resident) is located outside the country during the application, and provide proof of the reason for being outside the country.
She explained that the validity of entry permits to the state is 21 days from the date of obtaining approval, and permits are issued gradually, and within specific controls and conditions for entry into the state, in light of the current health conditions, in order to preserve the safety of residents wishing to return to the state, and the request is canceled if returned Three times due to deficiencies in the data or the failure to complete the required documents, it is aware that the rules and regulations are subject to change without notice.
"Purehealth" laboratories provide a system via the Internet, enabling travelers to the UAE to register to take the "Covid-19" test abroad, as the examination can be conducted through more than 500 accredited laboratories in 40 countries in the first stage, while it is planned to increase the number to 1000 Laboratory, covering 60 countries.
It is noteworthy that, on last March 19, a decision was issued to suspend entry of holders of valid residence who are outside the country until further notice, due to the spread of the Corona virus, and as a precautionary measure to preserve their health and safety, and on last May 18, the UAE government decided to allow the return of holders of valid residency located outside The state, according to an entry visa for residents, as of June 1.
Visa page
The Emirates government portal stated, through its account on Twitter, that the visa page and the ID card are the most viewed in the portal, illustrated within the procedures for the return of residents to the country that when the conditions in the request for a return permit are met, the customer will receive an instant message of approval, and the refusal may be related The request is for reasons related to the precautionary measures, in order to preserve the safety of the customer, and this procedure does not mean not entering the country, but only trying to submit the application in a later period.
The permit to enter the country is valid for 21 days from the date of approval.