According to the revised travel rules, UAE residents from six countries – Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, and Uganda, are no longer required to present Covid-19 vaccination certificate for entry into the emirate.

All passengers having a valid UAE residence visa will be allowed to travel to and through Dubai from these countries.

However, they are required to apply for pre-entry approval through General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).

Besides, all passengers must have a valid report of a Covid-19 test conducted within the 48 hours before travelling to Dubai and Covid-19 PCR test report from certified labs with a QR code linked to the original report.

All passengers must undergo a PCR rapid test four hours before the commencement of journey and another Covid?19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai.

Earlier, the UAE lifted a ban on transit passengers from different countries, including Pakistan. For transit passengers, it made a negative PCR test result conducted within the 72 hours prior to travelling to Dubai mandatory with a maximum transit time of eight hours.