Travel updates

Several countries have implemented travel entry restrictions and/or enhanced screening measures due to the Ebola virus. 

We advise customers to check the entry requirements of their destination country via official government channels.

UAE entry restrictions – effective 6 June 2026, 1:00 PM Dubai time (until further notice)

The UAE will not allow entry to travellers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, unless the traveller has been outside of these countries for more than 21 days.

Travellers who are transiting through the UAE are required to comply with the travel entry measures of their final destination. 

The entry and transit restrictions apply to all travellers, even those arriving by indirect routings.

We’re expecting larger than usual volumes of passengers from 11 June to 19 July during the world’s biggest international football tournament. We recommend arriving at the airport 4 hours before your flight and to plan for heavier traffic from the following airports.

• Newark International Airport. For more information on travel to and from Newark International airport, visit NJTWorldcup.com
• Los Angeles International Airport
• Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
• Boston Logan International Airport
• Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
• Miami International Airport
• Mexico City International Airport
• Toronto Pearson International Airport
• Montréal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

If you have booked Emirates Chauffeur-drive, our local service provider will contact you if there are any changes to the scheduled pickup time.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you on board.

We’re transforming our First Class Lounge on Concourse C in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. While we make these improvements, the lounge will be closed. You can enjoy our full lounge experience on Concourse B.  

We’re sorry for the inconvenience.  

The European Union has introduced a new Entry/Exit System (EES) at Schengen borders. This system replaces the manual passport stamping process with a digital record of your entry and exit, including basic details and biometric data (such as fingerprints and a facial image). 

If you are a non‑EU/Schengen national travelling to or from the Schengen Area for a short stay (up to 90 days in any 180‑day period), the EES applies to you. Download the Travel to Europe app and register before you fly to save time and speed up border checks.  

When you first arrive, border officers will collect your biometric data (fingerprints and facial scan) along with your passport details. This will be stored securely in the EES database. On subsequent visits, you will not need to repeat the full process — your data will already be in the system. Your entry/exit will simply be recorded digitally.

EU citizens, Schengen residents, and those holding long‑stay visas or residence permits are not affected.

Please allow extra time for border checks, especially on your first trip after the system goes live.

For more information, please visit the official EU EES information page.

From 1 October, all non-Indian nationals travelling to India must complete a new e-Arrival Card before the flight.

You can submit the immigration form on the India Bureau of Immigration website from 72 hours and no later than 24 hours before the flight. There is no registration fee for the e-Arrival Card online.

If you do not complete the form before you travel, it will result in a longer immigration process at the airport.

Please ensure your contact details are correct by visiting  Manage Your Booking to receive updates.