New instructions have been released by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for passengers traveling from India. Passengers can now do a fast PCR test six hours before their departure instead of four hours, as per the new standards. Not only that, but the UAE has reinstated visa-on-arrival for Indian nationals who hold a visa or residency permit from the United States, the United Kingdom, or an EU Member State. Only Indian travelers will be eligible for a visa on arrival at this time.
Etihad Airways made the statement, as per reports. You can visit Abu Dhabi if you are an Indian national with a visa or residency permit issued by the United States, the United Kingdom, or an EU Member State. It is not necessary to obtain ICA permission. Although vaccination is not required for entrance, you will be required to present proof of your testing status to visit public areas. Additionally, the airline advised passengers to come to the airport at least six hours before their trip for their quick test, since counters will open six hours before departure and close two hours before departure.
As per the official statement, every passenger will be subjected to a fast PCR test at the corresponding Indian departure airport, as per the UAE’s entrance requirements. The UAE has made this test mandatory for passengers from Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and Uganda, in addition to India. Travelers arriving at the Abu Dhabi airport will be confined for ten days and will be compelled to wear a medically certified bracelet given by the airport officials after clearing immigration. They would then have to take a PCR test on the ninth day of confinement.
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