United Arab Emirates  

It is no longer a requirement to take a PCR test to cross the border from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Dubai

Entry requirement

PCR Test taken 48 hours prior to departure. Children under the age of 12 and those with severe and moderate disabilities will be exempted from the test requirement. Those entering the country may also be asked to take a further COVID-19 PCR test on arrival and to complete a period of self-isolation or quarantine. Visitors to Dubai will also have to register their details on the COVID-19 DXB App.

Vaccination requirement

There is no vaccination requirement for Dubai

Before you travel to England – fully vaccinated

Before you travel to England you must:

• book and pay for a day 2 COVID-19 test – to be taken after arrival in England
• complete a passenger locator form – to be completed in the 48 hours before you arrive in England

From 22 October you will be able to book an antigen lateral flow device (LFD) test instead of a PCR for your ‘on arrival’ test.

You will need to enter your COVID-19 test booking reference number on your passenger locator form.

Before you travel to England – not fully vaccinated

Before you travel to England you must:

• take a COVID-19 test – to be taken in the 3 days before you travel to England
• book and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 tests – to be taken after arrival in England
• complete a passenger locator form – to be completed in the 48 hours before you arrive in England