Requiring residents to obtain an entry permit

Examination of being free from “Corona” is a condition of travel and return to the country

An international health insurance that is valid throughout the travel period and valid for the destination country within the conditions of travel.

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The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has made it possible for seven categories of citizens and residents to apply for a travel permit abroad, with a fee of 50 dirhams, and they are patients, students, business owners, businessmen, humanitarian cases, leisure travelers, and citizens residing abroad. By attaching identification papers, proving the purpose of travel, and examining the absence of the "Corona" virus before traveling, while obliging the residents before returning to apply for an entry permit to the country and a prior examination for "Covid-19".

In detail, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship launched, through its website, a service provided to citizens and residents who have valid residencies, as it allows them to apply for travel outside the UAE to specific destinations, within precautionary conditions and procedures that can be updated and modified based on conditions in the world during crises. and emergency.

She stated that the required mandatory documents and documents are copies of the identity card, residency and passport, proof of the reason for leaving, and official documents supporting the request, explaining that those wishing to travel for treatment at the state’s expense must attach a copy of the medical committee’s approval of the scholarship, as for treatment requests. At personal expense, attach a recommendation approved by a medical committee to travel outside the country.

For those wishing to travel for studies, a letter of no objection to travel issued by the Ministry of Education must be attached. As for traveling for a work mission, a letter from the employer must be attached proving his work or training outside the country, or the existence of a work mission abroad. For men Business, they must attach the statement with papers proving the existence of work for them abroad (contracts - commercial property), and for humanitarian cases, a certificate of illness or death of a first-degree relative must be attached.

As for those wishing to travel for entertainment, they must attach official documents supporting the request, such as reservations at the entertainment destination.

The service made it possible to request a travel permit for citizens residing outside the country, as they must attach a copy of the marriage contract or proof of residence outside the country.

Regarding the steps to leave the country, the authority stated that after receiving a notice of acceptance of the application and the required instructions, the traveler must provide international health insurance that is valid throughout the travel period and is suitable for the destination country, and conducts a “Covid-19” examination before travel, depending on the health regulations at the destination he is traveling to, Which may require a recent result not exceeding 48 hours from the date of travel.

And the result of the examination must be presented through the “Al Hosn” application to the concerned authorities at the airports. The authority stressed that travel will not be allowed unless the result of the examination is negative.

Travel arrangements include booking a ticket and heading to the airport, in addition to a set of other procedures such as adhering to the preventive and precautionary measures recommended at airports, such as wearing masks and gloves, sterilizing hands, ensuring physical distancing, and conducting a temperature check at the airport, where cases that exceed a degree will be isolated. Its temperature is 37.8 or it shows respiratory symptoms, and if a passenger is suspected of being infected with the “Covid-19” virus, he will be prevented from traveling, in the interest of his safety and the safety of others.

With regard to the mechanism for returning to the country, the authority indicated that a “Covid-19” examination will be conducted 48 hours before travel, and a negative result will be obtained, while the category of residents must apply for an entry permit to the country and obtain approval before booking a ticket to return to the country, and fill out the declaration form. health on the plane before landing at the airport, and follow all the required precautionary and regulatory procedures upon arrival in the country, and make sure to download and activate the “Al Hosn” application.

Non-refundable fees

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship revealed that the service fee for obtaining a travel permit abroad amounts to 50 dirhams, which is non-refundable in the event that the application is rejected, while the application is canceled electronically after 30 days have passed, in the event that the application is returned due to deficiencies in the data, or the documents are not completed. The application will be canceled if it is returned three times due to deficiencies in the data, or failure to complete the required documents, noting that the rules and regulations are subject to change without notice.

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Categories allowed to obtain a permit to travel abroad.

The traveler is obligated to present identity, residence, passport and proof of the reason for departure.

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