Travel requirements by destination

All passengers above the age of 8 years old are required to hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted maximum 96 hours prior to departure.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.(Opens page in the same tab)

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

All restrictions lifted starting 01 November 2022

Masks are required on board and at the airport in your destination.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are changes to the COVID-19 testing requirements.

All passengers 12 years old and above must have a valid vaccination certificate to travel to Angola. Travellers without a vaccination certificate must present a negative molecular based COVID 19 RT-PCR test result for a test taken not more than 48 hours before departure. A digital copy of the certificate will be accepted.

Travellers must carry a valid vaccination certificate with a QR code that shows they have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by WHO. A digital copy of the certificate will be accepted.

All travellers 12 years old and above must have a valid vaccination certificate to travel to Angola.

Any passenger who tests positive on arrival is subject to the relevant health authorities who will determine the required quarantine measures.

All passengers 12 years old and above travelling from Angola must have a vaccination certificate.

While not mandatory, it is recommended that passengers departing from Angola also take an RT-PCR test before departure.

For those countries that require it, passengers should please check and request from the clinic a COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate with QR code at the time of the test. Passengers must make sure to complete the entry or transit requirements of their destination and carry the correct documents for travel. When in doubt, passengers should contact the nearest embassy/consulate for the latest information and requirements.

Passengers must check if their destination requires their pre-departure COVID-19 test certificate to have a QR code and request this at the facility at the time of testing.

Check in time opens at 14:15 local time in Luanda:

• For passengers travelling to the USA, check in closes 2 hours before departure
• For all other passengers, check in closes 90 minutes before departure

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

Passengers must check if their destination requires their pre-departure COVID-19 test certificate to have a QR code and request this at the facility at the time of testing.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID‑19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories(Opens a PDF in a new tab) in each of our current destinations. You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID‑19 RT PCR test..

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are changes to the requirements for travel to Australia from China, Hong Kong and Macau.

• A negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or other Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) test taken within a 48-hour period prior to the day of your scheduled departure, or
• A negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) taken by or under the supervision of an authorised person within a 48-hour period prior to the day of your scheduled departure.
• Passengers should be prepared to provide evidence of a negative test at check-in and on arrival in Australia when asked.
• For more information please see Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Austria. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Bahrain. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Bangladesh. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms

Visa on arrival services for nationals of the following countries are now available at Shahjalal Internation Airport in Dhaka:

• United States of America
• Canada
• All GCC countries
• All European countries
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Russian Federation
• China
• Japan
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• South Korea
• Egypt
• Turkey
• Brunei

Read through the guideline for all arriving passengers on the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh portal(Opens an external website in a new tab).

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Belgium. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are changes to the mask requirements inside Brazilian airports. 

All travellers must wear a face mask while at  Brazilian airports, including when boarding or disembarking from aircraft.

Travellers are advised not to use the following:

• Acrylic or plastic masks
• Masks with exhalation valves, including N95 and PFF2
• Scarves, cloth bandanas or any other material that is not a protective mask
• Face shields without a face mask
• Single layer masks or those that do not comply with the minimum requirements set out in ABNT PR 1002 - Guide to basic requirements for methods of testing, manufacturing and use

Masks must be used adjusted to the face, covering the nose, chin and mouth.

Travellers with medical conditions that prevent them from making proper use of face  masks are exempt from this requirement.

From 1 April 2022, fully vaccinated passengers with proof of vaccination will no longer be required to complete the Travellers Health Declaration (DSV) or test for COVID 19 to be accepted for travel to Brazil.

Passengers who are not fully vaccinated can enter Brazil with a COVID-19 RT PCR test within 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or a COVID-19 antigen test at most 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The negative COVID-19 RT PCR or antigen test result must be presented at check in to be accepted on the flight. The test result must be in English, Portuguese or Spanish.

International transit passengers must follow the rules of their final destination.

Passengers who have been infected with COVID-19 in the last 90 days, counted from the date that symptoms were first detected, who are asymptomatic but still test positive during RT-PCR testing will be accepted for travel provided they present the following documents:

• Two positive COVID-19 RT-PCR test results, with an interval of at least fourteen days, the second one taken not more than one day before boarding
• Medical certificate that must contain the signature of the responsible physician and declare that the individual is asymptomatic and able to travel, including the date of travel

Exemptions:

For children between 2 – 11 years old who are travelling with a fully vaccinated adult, both the child and the adult are exempt from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result.

Children 2 to 12 years old who are travelling unaccompanied must present a negative COVID 19 result for an RT PCR or antigen test taken one day before the moment of boarding.

Travellers 12 years old and above, who are fully vaccinated can enter Brazil by presenting a printed or electronic proof of vaccination with a vaccine approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) or by the World Health Organization or by the authorities of their departure country at check in, and at least 14 days must have passed since they received the last required dose.

Exemptions:

• Children below 12 years old, travelling accompanied. Please refer to the COVID-19 testing requirements section for more details.
• Passengers with a health condition that contraindicates vaccination, provided that it is certified by a medical report
• Passengers not eligible for vaccination due to age, according to criteria defined by the Ministry of Health in the National Plan for the Operationalization of Vaccination against COVID-19 and published on the Ministry of Health website
• Passengers holding special approval from the Brazilian Government due to humanitarian issues
• Passengers from countries with low vaccination coverage, as disclosed by the Ministry of Health on its website(Opens an external website in a new tab)

• Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Benin, Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Iraq, Kenya, Kiribati, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Iran, Uganda, Tanzania, Vanuatu, Yemen and Zambia
  The list of countries are subject to change. Please refer to the Ministry of Health website(Opens an external website in a new tab) for the latest information.

• Brazilians and foreigners residing in Brazilian territory who are not fully vaccinated.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are changes to the requirements for travel from China to Canada.

Before you travel, please ensure you understand the requirements for travel to Canada(Opens an external website in a new tab).

Effective 5 January 2023, 12:01 AM EST, all passengers two years old and above who are travelling from China and the Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau must present a negative result of a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken not more than two days before departure from their first departure country. 

Travellers who have recently recovered from COVID-19 must present a positive COVID-19 test result issued more than 10 days but less than 91 days before departure from their first departure country, or a positive COVID-19 test result issued less than 10 days before departure from the first departure country along with a signed letter from a licensed healthcare provider or public health official stating that the passenger’s COVID-19 symptoms started more than 10 days before departure from the first departure country. 

While travellers will no longer have to submit their quarantine and vaccination information through ArriveCAN, they can continue to use the optional Advance Declaration feature in ArriveCAN (free as a mobile app or on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website) to save time at the airport by submitting their customs and immigration declaration in advance of arrival. 

Download the ArriveCAN app here(Opens an external website in a new tab) .

If you're travelling to or transiting through Dubai, please check the travel requirements for Dubai, the requirements of your final destination, and the departure requirements below set by the Canadian government.

All flight passengers, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask throughout their journey.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are changes to travel eligibility.

Masks are required on board and at the airport in your destination.

Visa requirements for APEC cardholders: Only passengers holding a physical card are accepted for entry to Guangzhou.

All passengers (Chinese and foreign nationals) must complete the China Customs Health Declaration via the China Customs app(Opens a PDF in a new tab), WeChat app(Opens a PDF in a new tab) or online(Opens an external website in a new tab) as applicable. At check-in, passengers must present the QR code as proof that they have submitted the personal health declaration form. Printed forms will not be accepted.

QR Code

The Customs Health Declaration QR code is valid for 24 hours before arrival in China.

• Seat number is mandatory and must be added to the Customs Health Declaration form after check-in.
• The new QR code must be presented at the boarding gate after the seat number is updated in the Customs Health Declaration form.

Required apps

• For Chinese nationals: WeChat(Opens a PDF in a new tab)/ Customs declaration app(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Foreign nationals: Customs declaration app(Opens a PDF in a new tab) or website(Opens an external website in a new tab)

Passengers transiting or connecting through China from Dubai must enter their flight and seat number in their Health Declaration form.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Cote d’Ivoire. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

Passengers travelling from Abidjan must take the required pre-departure tests at designated testing centres approved by Institute Pasteur.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID 19 entry restrictions for travel to Cyprus. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

Wearing face masks is recommended on all flights to and from Cyprus, as well in all indoor areas while in Cyprus.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Czech Republic. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Denmark. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

Follow the latest travel advice for residents travelling to and from Dubai(Opens page in the same tab). The information changes frequently so please check back before you travel.

Follow the latest travel advice for tourists travelling to, through and from Dubai(Opens page in the same tab). The information changes frequently so please check back before you travel.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Egypt. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

Masks are optional on board but must be worn at the airport in your destination

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are changes to the COVID-19 testing requirements.

Masks are required on board and at the airport in your destination.

Visa on arrival services are available for eligible passengers provided they apply for OK to board approval before travelling to Ethiopia.

Exemptions:

• Transfer passengers
• Passengers with sticker visas
• E-visas with a confirmation page showing the passenger details along with a photo of the passenger will be accepted
• Visa on arrival will only be granted to passengers who were born in Ethiopia, whose passport states Ethiopia as their place of birth
• Children of Ethiopian nationals or Residence Card holders who are travelling with their parents, who will be allowed to enter the country with a visa on arrival eligibility or if they have a pre issued sticker or e-visa
• Passengers with Africa Union IDs or Diplomatic IDs issued by the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, given the ID is valid
• Passengers with Ethiopian Origin ID

All passengers arriving in Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa Bole International Airport must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Any international traveller above the age of twelve arriving in Addis Ababa must have a negative certificate for a COVID-19 RT-PCR test done not more than 72 hours or three days before departure or an antigen-RDT test taken not more than 24 hours before arrival in Ethiopia.
2. Any international traveller that has a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 within 90 days of travel or vaccination certificate that shows they have received all the required doses of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine.
3. Any transit passenger who arrives in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and decides to leave the airport must comply with clause 1 or 2, otherwise, they must take an antigen-RDT test at the airport or at the hotel designated by the airline. They will only be permitted to travel if they test negative for COVID-19.
4. Any diplomat who arrives in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport who does not comply with either clause 1 or 2 must take an antigen-RDT test before leaving the airport. Travellers in this category who refuse to take the test or test positive for COVID-19 must self-isolate for 7 days.
5. Any returning passenger may enter the country if they comply with either clause 1 or 2 or if they take an antigen-RDT test on arrival at the airport. If the test result is positive, they must follow the protocols set by local health authorities.

Passengers who are positive for COVID-19 will not be accepted for travel to Ethiopia.

For returning passengers, the COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate issued in Ethiopia will not be accepted for their return journey.

Full vaccination means at least two weeks have passed since the passengers received a single dose of Johnson and Johnson, and 2 doses of AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, Sinovac, Moderna, and Pfizer.

Passengers are considered recovered from COVID-19 7 days after a positive RT-PCR or antigen RDT test if they are asymptomatic. Passengers who present symptoms of COVID-19 will be considered recovered 7 days after symptoms presented and an additional 3 days without symptoms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to France. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Germany. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

Entry for passengers travelling to Germany from China is only permitted for people who have an urgent need to travel to Germany; all non essential travel is prohibited. This is also applicable to fully vaccinated passengers. 

Restrictions are in place for passengers who have stayed in an area of Variants of Concern – VOC. Currently there are no countries listed in this category, however this can change without prior notice. 

• Passengers from the age 12 years, including transit passengers, who have stayed in an area of Variants of Concern (VOV) during the last 10 days before travelling to Germany must have proof of a negative COVID 19 PCR, POC NAT or equivalent test. Proof of vaccination, a negative antigen test or proof of recovery from COVID-19 alone will not be accepted.
• Passengers arriving in Germany from a country of variants of concern (VOC) must hold a valid negative COVID 19 PCR, POC NAT or equivalent test certificate. The sample collection for the test must not be more than 48 hours before the time of departure. Proof of vaccination, a negative antigen test or proof of recovery from COVID-19 alone will not be accepted. 
• The COVID-19 test certificate is subject to additional random checks by the federal police/competent authority on arrival in Germany. 
• Passengers who intend to enter Germany and who have stayed in an area of VOC within the last 10 days before entry must complete the Digital Entry Registration. 
• Passengers transiting via a German airport are exempt from completing the entry registration.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Greece. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

Masks are required on board and at the airport in your destination.

From 25 June 2022, arriving and departing passengers will no longer be required to complete a health declaration form.

From 13 March 2022, all nationalities are allowed entry into Guinea provided they complete the following requirements on arrival.

Passengers who are fully vaccinated must present proof that they have complete the required doses of the any of the following vaccines:

• Astra Zeneca
• Pfizer
• Moderna
• Sinopharm and Sinovac
• Sputnik V 
• Johnson & Johnson
• Covishield

Fully vaccinated passengers are not required to present a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test.

Passengers unvaccinated or partially vaccinated must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 72 hours before travel.

Travellers who present a COVID-19 recovery certificate dated less than six months are not required to present a vaccination certificate on arrival.

Exemptions:

Passengers between the ages of 5 and 18 years are exempt from the vaccination requirement but must take a PCR test not more than 72 hours before entry into Conakry.

Any passenger who presents symptoms of COVID 19 (e.g. fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sneezing, poor general condition, etc.) on arrival will undergo a standard diagnostic test (PCR) and be isolated while waiting for the test results. If found positive for COVID 19, the traveller will be treated at a dedicated processing centre.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

From 1 March 2023, travellers are no longer required to wear masks on board flights to Hong Kong and at Hong Kong International Airport.

Please visit the official website(Opens an external website in a new tab) for more details. 

Please check the government website for eligibility and mandatory quarantine requirements before you travel to Hong Kong.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Hungary. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

From 13 February 2023 (11:00am IST), travellers may be subject to random COVID-19 PCR testing on arrival in India.

From 13 February 2023 (IST 11:00am), pre-departure COVID-19 testing and registration on the Air Suvidha portal are no longer required for passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore and Thailand.

However, all travellers arriving in India are subject to random COVID-19 testing on arrival at the airport.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are changes to travel eligibility and the COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Masks are optional on board and at the airport in your destination.

The following categories of passengers are exempt from the entry restriction:

• Indonesian nationals
• Non Indonesian nationals holding diplomatic visa and official visa
• Non Indonesian nationals holding limited stay permit (ITAS) and permanent stay permit (ITAP)
• Non Indonesian nationals holding diplomatic stay permit and official stay permit
  
• Non Indonesian nationals holding visit visas
• Non Indonesian nationals holding limited stay visas
• Non Indonesian nationals holding Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business travel card
• Foreign nationals from 92 territories who are eligible for visa on arrival services and who are visiting Indonesia for tourism purposes

International to international transit/transfer through Jakarta (CGK) airport is now allowed for a maximum of 6 hours. International to domestic transfer is allowed and travellers must present all entry requirements at the first port of entry. 

International to international transit or transfer through Denpasar (DPS) airport is now allowed for a maximum of 8 hours. Between 02.00-07.00LT, the airport closure period, international to international transit or transfer passengers must clear CIQ and must fulfil DPS entry requirements.

International air travel is only allowed at airports in Jakarta (CGK), Manado (MDC), Surabaya (SUB), Denpasar Bali (DPS), Batam (BTH), Lombok International Airport (LOP), Medan (KNO), Ujung Pandang (UPG), Yogyakarta (YIA), Banda Aceh (BTJ), Padang (PDG), Balikpapan (BPN), Pekanbaru (PKU), Kertajati (KJT) and Sentani (DJJ).

Visa free entry or visa on arrival is only allowed through CGK, DPS, KNO, SUB, UPG, MDC, YIA, BTH, LOP, PDG, BPN, PKU, KJT, DJJ and BTJ.

Visa free entry for tourists only applies to citizens of South East Asian countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam.

Visa on arrival for tourists only applies to nationals of 92 territories : Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland Republic, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau(SAR), Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Monaco, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, San Marino, Seychelles, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom (British citizens only), United States of America, Uzbekistan, Vatican and Vietnam.

Passengers who have the following types of British passports are not eligible for visa on arrival services:

• British Overseas Territories Citizen
• British National (Overseas)
• British Overseas Citizen
• British Subject
• British Protected Person

All eligible foreign nationals can apply for an e-visa on arrival (E-VOA) and pay the visa fees online before travelling to Indonesia at https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/(Opens an external website in a new tab)

Passengers who are eligible for visa free entry or visa on arrival can stay for 30 days and must comply with the following requirements:

• Minimum 6 months passport validity
• Return or onward ticket
• Visa on arrival fee at IDR 500,000
• Sufficient funds and/or insurance covering COVID-19
• Tourists can stay a maximum of 30 days and request a one-time extension for another 30 days at the nearest immigration office.
• Exit Indonesia from any immigration checkpoint
• Visa free and/or visa on arrival cannot be exchanged for a resident visa

Foreign nationals who have an emergency passport, temporary passport, travel document or laissez passer are not eligible for visa on arrival services.

Foreign nationals from countries not specified can visit Indonesia by applying for a visit visa or limited stay visa before arrival.

Visit visa and limited stay visa can apply to the following purposes:

A. Visit Visa

• Visa Index B211A
  • Tourism purposes
  • Emergency work activity
  • Business discussion
  • Purchase of items
  • Film activity
  • Food, medical and humanitarian support
  • Governmental duty including G20 activity or international meetings 144th Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU)
  • Joining ship in Indonesia territory
  • Marine industry development
• Visa index B211B
  • Foreign worker candidate trial on the ability to work

B. Limited Stay Visa

• Visa index C312 (work purposes)
  • As an expert staff
  • Gather together to work on ships, float equipment or installation operated in Indonesian territory and Economic Exclusive Zone Indonesia
  • Quality control of items or production
  • Inspection or audit of branch office in Indonesia
  • After sales activity
  • Installing or repairing a machine
  • Non permanent construction work
  • Undertaking a film production for commercial purposes and has been approved by the appropriate authorities
  • Foreign workers on a skills trial
• Visa index C313 (non work purpose): foreign investment for period of 1 year
• Visa index C314 (non work purpose): foreign investment for period of 2 years
• Visa index C316 (non work purpose): study / education
• Visa index C317 (non work purpose): family reunion

Guarantors must apply for visit visas and limited stay visas online(Opens an external website in a new tab) to the Directorate General of Immigration based on the visit purposes and must have the following information:

• A certificate proving complete vaccination against COVID-19
• Statement letter agreeing to follow all health protocols applied in Indonesia; and
• Proof of health insurance/travel insurance including health coverage, and or a statement letter agreeing to settle all applicable costs if infected with COVID-19 during their stay in Indonesia

Visit visas and limited stay visas are granted by the Director General of Immigration in the form of an electronic visa (eVisa). Visit visas with an eVisa Number ending in DN cannot be used for entry, as this code is for a visa extension for foreign nationals who have entered Indonesia and are currently staying in Indonesia (On Shore Visa). Visit visa numbers to enter Indonesia should end with LN (Off Shore Visa).

Diplomatic visa and official visa are regulated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Holders of diplomatic and service passports from 91 countries(Opens an external website in a new tab) can enter Indonesia with the free visa facility if the visit purpose of the visit is related to diplomatic or official visits with supporting documents:

• Carrying a diplomatic duty note or visit statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic Indonesia and or foreign state ministry
• Invitation letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic Indonesia for those attending meetings and or conferences in Indonesia
• Presenting a health protocol such as downloading SatuSehat Apps, COVID 19 vaccine certificate and other applicable protocol.

Pre departure COVID-19 RT-PCR testing is no longer required for travel to Indonesia.

Passengers who present COVID-19 symptoms on arrival in Bali and Jakarta might be subject to RT-PCR testing at the airport. All passengers, except Indonesian citizens, who are requested to take an on arrival RT-PCR test must pay the IDR 275,000 fee.

All foreign nationals must present a printed or digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate confirming that they have been fully vaccinated 14 days before departure. If the certificate is not in English, English translation must be provided.

Unvaccinated Indonesian nationals are allowed to enter Indonesia. Passengers in this category who do not present COVID-19 symptoms will receive a COVID-19 vaccine on arrival.

Exemptions to presenting a COVID-19 vaccine certificate apply to:

• Passengers below 18 years old
• Foreigners holding diplomatic and official visas relating to official state visits at ministerial level or above
• Passengers who cannot be vaccinated due to medical conditions must present a doctor/specialist’s statement from a government hospital that they are unfit for COVID-19 vaccination
• Passengers who have a recovery certificate issued by an authorised health agency that clearly states that the passenger is no longer infectious

Indonesia recognizes all COVID-19 vaccines, as long as the vaccine is approved by the country in which it has been administered.

Indonesian nationals 18 years old and above who are travelling overseas must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate using the SatuSehat app. The certificate must state that they have received a booster or third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This requirement is not applicable for Indonesian nationals who are medically exempt from vaccination and Indonesian nationals who have a COVID-19 recovery certificate stating that they are no longer infectious. The certificate must be issued by Indonesian health authorities.

All passengers must download SatuSehat Apps(Opens an external website in a new tab) and fill the required data.

All passengers arriving Indonesia must also complete the electronic Customs Declaration form https://ecd.beacukai.go.id/

Fully vaccinated passengers are not required to quarantine on arrival in Indonesia.

Passengers who request a COVID-19 RT-PCR comparison test can complete the test at one of the appointed laboratories such as Cipto Mangunkusomo General Hospital Centre (RSCM), Army Hospital Centre Gatot Subroto (RSPAD), or Indonesian Police Hospital Centre Raden Said Sukanto (RS. POLRI), Health Research and Development Agency (Balitbangkes), or other Regional Government Laboratory. The passenger has to complete form provided by port health authorities and take the test at their own expense.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are changes to the COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements.

Masks are required on board and at the airport in your destination.

Entry to Iran is allowed only for Iranian nationals and foreign nationals who have any of the following:

• Residence permit
• Entry visa (merchants)
• Work permit visa;
• Medical visa
• Investment visa
• Exit and return stamp from Iran Immigration

Eligible passengers must apply for the Entry Visa online and receive approval before travelling to Iran.

All passengers over 12 years old should be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 72 hours before departure to be accepted for travel to Iran. You are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after you receive the final required dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.

The test certificate must be in English. Certificates that are not in English must be certified by an Iranian consulate.

Nationals of Iran who left Iran after 6 April 2022 may present a negative COVID 19 RT PCR test taken no more than 72 hours from the first embarkation point.

Passengers will be screened on arrival. Passengers showing symptoms of COVID‑19 will be retested at their own expense (equivalent to IRR 2,500,000).

Passengers must be fully vaccinated to be accepted for travel to Iran or have a negative PCR test certificate. All vaccines are accepted.

All passengers regardless of point of origin or nationality must complete the COVID-19 screening self declaration form, which will be available on board, and present it to the health representatives on arrival.

All costs for the COVID 19 PCR test (around USD 17) as well as hotel quarantine charges (around USD 30 per night) will be at the passenger’s expense.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Iraq. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

Passengers holding a paper visa and one-way or return tickets require OK to board approval. To get OK to board approval, they must submit copies of their passport, flight booking reference and visa 48 hours before their date of travel. The required documents must be submitted to:

• Baghdad: BaghdadReservation@emirates.com
• Basra: bsrapt@emirates.com

The following passengers can travel to Iraq without OK to Board approval:

• Passengers holding a valid sticker visa

All passengers who have recently travelled to or through Bangladesh will not be allowed entry to Basra.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Ireland. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate, COVID‑19 test result or complete the Passenger Locator Form.

Emirates passengers can undergo COVID 19 testing at the following facilities.

Emirates passengers can undergo COVID 19 testing at the following facilities. Find the testing facility closest to you and present your Emirates ticket or booking confirmation. You should receive your test results within 96 hours after the sample is taken. Emirates is not liable for the samples, their transfer and analysis as carried out under the full responsibility of these laboratories, nor for any delay in the release of test results.

• RDT Care(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Randox Health(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Travel Health(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Vida care(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Liffey Medical(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Better2know(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Tropical Medical Bureau(Opens an external website in a new tab)

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID‑19 entry restrictions for travel to Israel. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID 19 entry restrictions for travel to Italy. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Japan. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any testing, vaccination or quarantine requirements.

All passengers must register on the Visit Jordan portal(Opens an external website in a new tab) prior to departure and complete the required form to get a QR code. The QR code must be presented at check-in and to authorities on arrival in Jordan.

Exceptions:

• Jordanian passengers and their families, spouses and children regardless of their nationalities
• Transit passengers
• Diplomats and employees of regional and international organisations as well as their dependents and family members with a special and/or normal passport who are residing in Jordan and who have a permanent QR code with an indefinite validity that can be used to return to Jordan on several trips

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab)i where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

All passengers who require visas should apply for and obtain an e visa before travelling to Kenya. The e-visa can be obtained through this website(Opens page in a new tab). Minors below 16 years old are exempted from the visa requirement.

Passengers holding Refugee or Alien travel documents must have a visa at all times.

All passengers travelling out of Kenya may be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate as per the requirements of their transit point or destination.

The COVID-19 RT PCR test must be conducted at a government approved laboratory and must have a Trusted Travel (TT) code with their COVID-19 PCR test results. Passengers must carry a printed copy of the certificate upon departure.

For test exemptions and full requirements for Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

Travel to South Korea from China

From 3 January 2023, travellers who have visited and stayed in China in the last 7 days before travel to South Korea must complete their details on the Q Code or Health Questionnaire form. PCR test must be taken within one day from arrival at the airport test centre under own cost and wait for the result at designated location. Korean and foreign nationals may take the test at the district health centre. Test result must be uploaded on the Q Code.

Please follow the guide on how to complete the form in Korean(Opens a PDF in a new tab) or English(Opens a PDF in a new tab).

Transit passengers

Travellers, except children below 6 years old, who have transited through China in the past 7 days and stayed in the transit area without entering the country must present one of the following certificates: 

- a negative COVID-19 antigen test report for a test taken not more than 24 hours before departure from the first departure country.

- a negative COVID-19 PCR test report for a test taken not more than 48 hours before departure from the first departure country.

There are restrictions to the categories of passengers who can enter South Korea at this time. Please check the requirements before you travel.

Exemption for Quarantine with Completed Vaccination

From 21 March 2022, all passengers must upload their health questionnaire information on the Q-Code location(Opens an external website in a new tab).

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Kuwait. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Lebanon. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab)(Opens an external website in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab)(Opens an external website in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Malaysia. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

Masks are required on board and at the airport in your destination.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are changes to the required documents for travel to the Maldives.

Passengers travelling to Maldives must complete the online Traveller Declaration Form(Opens an external website in a new tab) within 96 hours before arrival in the Maldives, obtain a QR code and present it at the time of check-in at the airport.

Passengers travelling to the Maldives as tourists must have a confirmed hotel reservation for their stay at registered tourist facilities.

Passengers travelling from Maldives must confirm the COVID-19 PCR test requirements of their destination country and present the test result certificate at check in. Please contact your resort’s guest relations department for assistance with COVID-19 PCR testing, if required.

Passengers travelling from Maldives must complete the online Traveller Declaration Form(Opens an external website in a new tab) within 96 hours before their flight’s departure. Obtain a QR code and present it to the officials at the entrance to check in, and to Immigration officers on departure.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Malta. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test. 

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

Passengers are required to complete the health form online prior to arrival. Please refer to the Required documents section for further details.

N95/FFP2 masks are required on board and at the airport in your destination.

Before arrival, all passengers travelling to Mauritius must:

• Complete your health form online(Opens page in a new tab). This is an individual form and must be completed per passenger, including children and infants and passengers in transit. It is mandatory to complete the form before you travel. Digital copies of the completed form will be accepted.

COVID-19 PCR testing facilities provided by C-Care (Mauritius) Ltd. at a special rate of MUR 1,800 per person is available for Emirates customers.

Passengers can call the following facilities directly to book their appointment:

• Clinique Darné – (230) 6013610
• Wellkin Hospital – (230) 6051000
• C Care Clinic, Grand Baie, La Croisette – (230) 6012500
• SPARC Medical Centre, Uniciti, Cascavelle – (230) 4524800
• Centre Medical de L’est , Centre de Flacq – (230) 54325552

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Mexico. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

Wearing face masks is optional on board flights and inside airport terminals. However, travellers are advised to wear them in confined spaces.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID‑19 entry restrictions for travel to Morocco. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate, COVID‑19 test result or complete the Passenger Locator Form.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to the Netherlands. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

Any traveller boarding a flight to New Zealand after midnight (NZ time) Thursday 20 October will no longer need to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID 19 testing, vaccination and quarantine requirements for travel to Nigeria. There are changes to the required documents.

Masks are optional on board and at the destination airport.

Passengers are required to complete the Health Questionnaire Form(Opens an external website in a new tab) before departure or upon arrival.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Norway. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Oman. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

The requirement to complete the Pass Track app has been discontinued.

Effective immediately, only fully vaccinated passengers 12 years old and above will be accepted for travel to Pakistan.

Non-vaccinated Pakistani nationals travelling from abroad are exempted from mandatory vaccination for the following reasons. This category of passengers will be accepted for travel provided they present valid proof at check-in:

• Passengers who have an expired visa or Emirates ID or are illegal immigrants/deportees
• Passengers (Pakistan nationals/ foreigners) who are medically advised against COVID-19 vaccination and have a medical certificate certifying the same
• Pregnant women
• Pakistan national passengers below 12 years old
• Foreign nationals below 18 years old
• Pakistan nationals / foreign nationals who have travelled outside of Pakistan before 1 October 2021 are allowed to enter Pakistan without a vaccination certificate. Such passengers, if travelling through connecting flights after entering Pakistan, will be allowed to continue their domestic travel
  
• Partially vaccinated Pakistan nationals and foreign nationals above 12 years old must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours before departure to be accepted for travel to Pakistan.

Note: There is no requirement of completing 14 days after the second dose of vaccination.

Passengers travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates may be subject to COVID-19 rapid antigen testing on arrival in Pakistan.

Passengers 12 years old and below are exempt from the COVID-19 rapid antigen testing requirement.

All returning Hajj pilgrims must undergo COVID-19 RAT testing on arrival at all airports in Pakistan.

Effective 24 Feb 2022, only non-vaccinated passengers 12 years and above are required to carry a negative certificate for a COVID-19 RT PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to the departure of their flight. The test certificate must be issued in English. For detailed information, please refer to the government website(Opens page in a new tab).

Fully vaccinated passengers 12 years and above do not require a COVID-19 RT-PCR test before travelling Pakistan provided they present a valid vaccination certificate at check-in.

The following tests are considered equivalent to PCR based tests for COVID-19: Real Time RT-PCR for Covid-19, Real Time RT-PCR for SARS-Cov-2, RT-PCR for COVID-19, RT-PCR for SARS-Cov-2, PCR for COVID-19, PCR for SARS-Cov-2, Xpert Xpress SARS-Cov-2 or SARS-Cov-2 GeneXpert.

All Non-vaccinated passengers and deportees must undergo rapid antigen testing on arrival in Pakistan.

The following passengers are exempted from PASS TRACK app requirements:

• Children aged five and under
• Incapacitate passengers
• High-level international delegations
• Pakistani deportees

Cabin crew must comply with the COVID-19 RT-PCR/rapid antigen testing requirements but are not required to download the Pak Pass Track app.

COVID-19 testing for diplomats, diplomatic staff and their families travelling to Pakistan

The following is required of all diplomats, diplomatic staff and their families to be accepted for travel to Pakistan:

• For non-vaccinated diplomats a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test conducted within 72 hours of travel to Pakistan.
• Non-vaccinated diplomats are exempted from the rapid antigen test upon arrival in Pakistan but are subject to a 10-day quarantine with COVID-19 PCR testing to be conducted on days 2 and 8. However, any passenger who tests positive will be subjected to mandatory home quarantine.

Designated laboratories for COVID 19 testing for passengers travelling from UAE to Pakistan

Only negative COVID-19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in the UAE(Opens a PDF in a new tab) will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from the UAE. 

Designated laboratories for COVID 19 testing for passengers travelling from Bahrain to Pakistan 

Only negative COVID-19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in Bahrain(Opens a PDF in a new tab) will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from Bahrain.

Designated laboratories for COVID 19 testing for passengers travelling from Iraq (Baghdad) to Pakistan 

Only negative COVID 19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in Baghdad(Opens a PDF in a new tab) will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from Iraq.

Non-vaccinated passengers 12 years old and above who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Pakistan will undergo a 10-day home quarantine following strict Trace, Test & Quarantine (TTQ) protocols.

Effective 1 December 2021, only fully vaccinated passengers 15 years old and above will be accepted for travel from Pakistan. 

Exemptions apply to the following passenger categories: 

• Foreigners / foreign passport holders
• Pakistan nationals below 15 years old
• Passengers who are medically advised against COVID-19 vaccination and have a medical certificate certifying the same

Effective 16 November 2020 for passengers originating their journey from Pakistan to any destinations requiring COVID-19 PCR test, Emirates will only accept COVID-19 negative test certificate from a Pakistan Government Approved Lab* where a QR Code is embedded on their printed certificate for verification purpose. 

*Labs registered under Pakistan COVID‑19 Health advisory platform(Opens page in a new tab)/ >Facilities > Testing Facilities Pakistan

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

All Philippine destinations (Manila, Clark and Cebu) are open to all travellers under the following travel categories:

A. All Filipinos including those who have proof of recognition as citizen (Identification Certificates) and those who reacquired their citizenship by presenting a Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Certificate.

B. All foreign nationals may enter the Philippines provided they comply with the applicable visa requirements and immigration entry and departure formalities as well as the vaccination and testing requirements of the Philippine Bureau of Quarantine.

C. All temporary visitors must have valid tickets for their return journey to the port of origin or next port of destination within the legal duration of stay as defined by their visa.

However, this does not apply to foreign spouses and/or children of Filipino citizens and former Filipino citizens with Balikbayan Privileges (under RA9174).

Chinese nationals with a valid AJACS and Indian nationals with a valid AJACSSUK (AJACS, Singapore or UK) visa travelling for tourism or leisure will be accepted for visa-free entry to the Philippines. This does not apply to passengers travelling for business.

Read the FAQs(Opens page in a new tab) for Foreign Travel for more details.

Foreign nationals who fail to comply with the requirements will be denied entry into the country.

D. Young Passengers and Unaccompanied minors (below 18 years old) arriving in the Philippines

All passengers travelling as Young Passengers or Unaccompanied Minors (below 18 years old) will be accepted for travel to the Philippines under the following conditions.

All passengers travelling as young passengers or unaccompanied minors (below 18 years old) must be coordinated by the sending station (origin) to the receiving Philippine station (final destination) at least 24 hours before travel for local coordination with the Philippine Bureau of Quarantine. All young passengers and unaccompanied minors without prior coordination will not be accepted for travel.

Please see complete Vaccination requirement Tab for this category of passengers.

E. Passengers travelling as medical repatriates must get prior approval 3 days before the start of their journey. 

F. Foreign diplomats and their dependents, foreign dignitaries and members of their delegation, 9(e) visa holders, personnel of Philippine Foreign Service Posts (FSPs) and their dependents, and Philippine government officials on official travel may travel whether vaccinated or not. 

G. Transit passengers

The following passengers can now transfer through different terminals:

a) Foreign nationals who comply with the visa requirements to enter the Philippines

b) Foreign passengers allowed to enter the country under Executive Order 408 (EO 408)

c) Foreign passengers who are not required to present a visa to enter the Philippines

Passengers must comply with all the applicable health requirements and minimum public health standards during their transit.

Travel to Cebu 

Please read the arrival guidelines(Opens page in a new tab), for passengers travelling via Mactan Cebu International Airport.

Travel to Clark 

For all other required information relative to travel to Clark (CRK), you may visit the Clark International Airport website(Opens page in a new tab).

All passengers, both Filipinos and foreign nationals, will be accepted for travel whether fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated or whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated provided that they follow the COVID-19 testing requirements.

A. e-Travel Registration 

All passengers (including children and infants) and crew bound for Manila (MNL), Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) are advised to register to e-Travel(Opens page in a new tab) within 72 hours before travel to avoid inconvenience upon arrival.

e-Travel(Opens page in a new tab) registration is mandatory before entering the country.

B. Immigrations Arrival Card (this form is available on board and on arrival

C. Customs Declaration Form (this form is available on arrival)

Fully vaccinated passengers will no longer be required to undergo facility-based quarantine. Travellers, whether Filipino or foreign national, who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival must undergo the latest quarantine and isolation protocols of the Philippine Department of Health.

A. Fully vaccinated individuals

Fully vaccinated travellers, both Filipinos and foreign nationals are no longer required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test.

Passengers are considered fully vaccinated if they meet the following conditions:

• Received the second dose in a 2-dose series or single dose COVID-19 vaccine more than fourteen days before the date and time of departure from the country of origin.
• Can present any of the following proofs of vaccination:
  • World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis
  • VaxCert PH
  • National or state manual/digital vaccination certificate of the country/foreign government
  • Other proof of vaccination

B. Unvaccinated, partially vaccinated and passengers whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated

• Filipinos and foreign nationals 15 years old and older must present a negative remotely supervised or laboratory-based rapid antigen test result administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, pharmacy or similar facility taken within 24 hours before the date and time of departure for the Philippines, excluding layovers, provided that the passenger has not left the airport premises or has not been admitted into another country during such layover.
• Filipinos and foreign nationals 15 years old and older who fail to present a negative pre-departure test are required to undergo a laboratory based rapid antigen negative test upon arrival at the airport.
• Unvaccinated accompanied minors below 15 years must follow the quarantine protocols applicable to their parent/s or adult/guardian travelling with them.
• Unvaccinated unaccompanied minors below 15 years old must either present a negative rapid antigen test result for a test taken 24 hours before departure to the Philippines or undergo antigen testing on arrival at the airport.

Travellers, whether Filipino or foreign nationals, who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival must undergo the latest quarantine and isolation protocols of the Philippine Department of Health.

C. Filipino passengers who have recovered but still testing positive for COVID 19 

Filipino nationals who have recovered from COVID 19 but test positive in the pre departure RT PCR or antigen test may be accepted for travel if they are able to present the following documents:

• A positive RT PCR test certificate for a test taken at least 10 days but not more than 30 days before the date and time of departure from the country of origin/port of embarkation 
• A positive RT PCR test result for a test taken not more than 48 hours before departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding layovers; provided that they have not left the airport premises or have not been admitted into another country during such lay over 
• A medical certificate issued by a licensed physician stating that the Filipino national: 

- was an asymptomatic, mild, moderate, severe or critical case of COVID 19 

- has completed the mandatory isolation period

- is no longer infectious 

- has been allowed free movement and travel

For more information about the COVID Alert Levels, please visit the DOH Website FAQs(Opens page in a new tab). 

From 15 April, all Filipino passengers (including children and infants) travelling from Manila (MNL), Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) are required to register to e Travel(Opens page in a new tab) within 72 hours before their scheduled departure from the Philippines.

Printed Departure Cards will no longer be available from 1 May 2023.

e Travel(Opens page in a new tab) registration is mandatory for all Filipino travellers as part of the Immigrations formalities before leaving the country, except for crew and diplomats travelling on official business.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Poland. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Portugal. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID 19 testing, vaccination and quarantine requirements for entry to Russia. Foreign nationals must complete the entry form provided on board.

Passengers may be subject to selective COVID-19 testing upon arrival.

Foreign passengers must complete arrival forms which are distributed on board.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

There are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Saudi Arabia. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.

Entry into Saudi Arabia is currently suspended for passengers coming from Iran. This includes passengers coming from other countries if they have passed through Iran in the past 14 days before their arrival in Saudi Arabia. This does not apply to passengers who have spent 14 days or more in another country.

Visit visa holders are required to have insurance to cover the costs of COVID 19 treatment during their stay in Saudi Arabia.

Passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia can register their vaccination details online before their departure on the MUQEEM portal in order to be able to register on the TAWAKKALNA app.

Please refer to the Ministry of Health website for the list of authorised COVID-19 PCR testing centres in Saudi Arabia(Opens page in a new tab)

Saudi nationals travelling outside Saudi Arabia must have received the booster dose of a COVID 19 vaccine if at least 8 months have passed since you received the second required dose. This does not apply to passengers below 16 years old and passengers who belong to exempted categories according to Tawakkalna app.

Saudi nationals who have received all the required doses of an approved COVID 19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia must update their status on the Tawakkala app.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

Masks are required on board and at the airport in your destination.

Only passengers who meet the following conditions will be allowed on flights to Senegal.

• Residents of countries that are not affected by the temporary restriction of non-essential movement to Senegal or have not imposed restrictions on the movement of Senegal nationals
• Nationals of members states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) and from Economic Community of West (CEDEAO)
• EU citizens
• Third-country nationals regularly established in Senegal and holding a residence permit issued by the competent services of the Republic of Senegal

Passengers who are not fully vaccinated must present a negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test result issued not more than 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English or French.

The test certificate must be issued by a laboratory located in the state from which the customer commences their journey and is listed on the list of laboratories approved by this State or a health organization internationally recognized.

Fully vaccinated passengers are not required to take a pre-departure test provided they present a vaccination certificate duly issued by the competent services. The vaccination certificate must certify that the passenger has received the required doses of the vaccine at least 14 days before the travel date.

Children below 2 years old are exempt from the vaccination certificate requirement.

Fully vaccinated passengers are exempt from pre-departure PCR testing provided they present a vaccination certificate duly issued by the competent services.

The vaccination certificate must certify that the passenger has received the required doses of the vaccine at least fourteen days before the travel date and must contain a QR code.

Vaccines accepted in Senegal are AstraZeneca (SK Bioscience), AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Covaxin, Covishield, Covovax, Janssen, Moderna (Spikevax), Nuvaxovid (Novavax), Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinovac and Sinopharm. 

Children below the 2 years old are exempt from the vaccination certificate requirement. .

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

From 1 December, there will no longer be any COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for travel to Seychelles. 

Health Travel Authorisation

• All travellers must submit travel authorisation (HTA)(Opens page in a new tab) for approval. Please note that your travel authorisation must be valid up to one day after your scheduled arrival for you to be accepted for travel.
• This applies to all travellers including children, infants as well as Seychellois and all foreigners.
• Passengers will require to have details of their passport, their travel itinerary, hotel bookings, other relevant information as well as a payment card to complete the application.
• HTA will be processed at a charge of EUR 10 for all travellers, except for Seychelles passport holders who are exempted from the fee.
• Passengers can do an urgent application and select “URGENT” at the time of payment. An additional amount of EUR60 will be charged for urgent applications which may be processed in 60 minutes but is NOT GUARANTEED. The URGENT processing is only possible for people that meets all the requirements and submit complete documentation in English or French only.
• The HTA can be presented in a form of hard or soft copy. Permitted hard copies are a paper print out or PDF and soft copies are Mobile app/ Apple Passbook versions

Visitors must have valid travel and health insurance to cover potential COVID-19 related costs.

COVID-19 PCR testing facilities are available for tourists before departure on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue.

Location of the testing stations:

Mahe Island

• Euromedical Family Clinic: Tel +248 4324999
  • Locations: Eden Island, Beau Vallon and Victoria. Please book an appointment online to get an additional discount(Opens page in a new tab).
• Seychelles Medical Private Tests: Tel +248 4366999
  • pcrtests.sc(Opens an external website in a new tab)
  • Other fees apply for private house or hotels visits
  • Locations: Eden Island, Beau Vallon, and Victoria
• Le Chantier Health Services - Tel +248 4324008
  • Location: Mont Fleuri
• Ortus Laboaratories (mobile service only) Tel +248 2558662
• Health Centre Dr. Chetty
  • Location : Malakoff Street, Victoria, Tel +248 4321911

Praslin Island

• Baie St. Anne Hospital – Tel +248 4232333
• Seychelles Medical Private Tests – Tel +248 4366999
  • pcrtests.sc(Opens an external website in a new tab)
  • Locations: Grand Anse

La Digue Island

• La Digue Hospital – Tel +248 4234255
• Seychelles Medical Private Tests – Tel +248 4366999
  • pcrtests.sc(Opens an external website in a new tab)
  • Locations: La Digue Island Lodge

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

From 13 February 2023, there are no longer any COVID-19 testing, vaccination and quarantine requirements for travel to Singapore.

All passengers travelling to Singapore must comply with the current public health and entry requirements. 

Passengers who have no travel history to any country or region classified by the Singapore Ministry of Health as a Restricted Category country or region in the last 7 days before travel to Singapore will not be required to serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN) upon entering Singapore, regardless of the passenger’s vaccination status. Such passengers will also no longer be subject to any COVID-19 testing, whether pre-departure or in Singapore. Similarly, every flight into Singapore may carry unvaccinated passengers.

As of 9 February 2023, there are no countries/regions in the Restricted Category.

All travellers must submit their Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)(Opens an external website in a new tab) within 3 days before arrival in Singapore. If passengers have not submitted their SGAC before departure, air operators should advise them to do so to facilitate a smooth arrival process in Singapore. 

Please note that there are no fees for completing the SGAC online.

To avoid tests and quarantine, travellers must fulfil the public health requirements. Travellers who cannot meet the public health requirements and refuse any test(s) and/or quarantine may be turned away from Singapore.

Yellow fever vaccination:

If you have visited any country at risk of Yellow Fever transmission(Opens an external website in a new tab) in the past six days before arrival in Singapore, you must present an International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever. 

Travellers who can’t present a yellow fever vaccination certificate must quarantine for up to six days on arrival. Quarantine also applies to those who are ineligible to receive the vaccination e.g., children aged one year and below and individuals with contraindications.

This is a recommended list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai(Opens a PDF in a new tab) where you can get tested before you travel to your destination.

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories in each of our current destinations(Opens a PDF in a new tab). You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID-19 RT PCR test.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).