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.

There are changes to the COVID-19 testing requirements.

Fully vaccinated passengers who received the last required dose of a vaccine not more than 9 months before travel are allowed to enter Algeria without a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test.

Non-vaccinated or partially vaccinated passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 72 hours before departure. The test certificate must be in Arabic, English or French.

COVID-19 antigen testing on arrival in Algeria is no longer required. 

Children below 12 years old are exempt from the vaccination and PCR testing requirements

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, travelling to Angola must undergo COVID-19 testing, including children and infants.

Children below 6 months old are not required to present a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test certificate.

Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 iGE Rapid test result for a test taken not more than 24 hours before departure or a negative molecular based COVID-19 RT PCR test result for a test taken not more than 72 hours before departure.

All passengers will also be tested (Rapid Test for COVID-19) on arrival at 04 Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda. This test is compulsory and will be conducted free of charge.

Travellers are encouraged to carry a valid vaccination certificate with a QR code that shows they have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by WHO.

Passengers who do not hold a valid vaccination certificate must present a negative molecular based RT PCR COVID 19 test result for a test taken not more than 72 hours before departure.

All Angolan citizens or passport holders 18 years old and above must have a 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 Angolan citizens / passport holders 18 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 & request from the clinic a 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).

From 6 July 2022, there are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Australia. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a COVID-19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

Check the details here when leaving or coming to Australia(Opens an external website in a new tab)

If you are booked to travel to or from Australia on flights operated by Qantas(Opens an external website in a new tab), Jetstar(Opens an external website in a new tab) or Jetstar Asia, or on Qantas or Jetstar flights within Australia, full lists of travel requirements can be found on their websites.

Please note the eligibility requirements are subject to change by the Australian federal and state governments. All other conditions of entry as set by governments must be adhered to.

Please visit the relevant State Government Website for more details:

• NSW State Government(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Queensland State Government(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Victorian State Government(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Perth State Government(Opens an external website in a new tab)

From 6 July 2022:

• Passengers entering Australia do not need to provide evidence of vaccination status
• Passengers leaving Australia will not be asked to provide evidence of their vaccination status
• Unvaccinated visa holders do not need a travel exemption to travel to Australia
• Masks are still required on international flights to Australia

From 6 July 2022, People entering Australia do not need to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration.

Health Insurance

• All tourists travelling to Dubai are required to have medical travel insurance with international coverage for COVID-19 before travelling.

Passengers travelling to Australia must wear a mask for the duration of the flight and in Australian airports. Passengers should also wear masks in the airport prior to boarding. Information on passengers who are exempt from the mask wearing requirement can be found here(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 Austria. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID 19 vaccination certificate or a COVID 19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

On public transport in Vienna (metro, busses, trams) passengers must wear a FFP2 mask without an exhalation valve or a mask at least to an equivalent standard. Children up to the age of 6 and persons who cannot be expected to wear the mask for health reasons are exempt from wearing a mask.

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.

Visa on arrival facility is reintroduced for citizens of eligible countries. To check if you are eligible for a visa on arrival or apply for an eVisa, please visit the Bahrain eVisa System(Opens an external website in a new tab).

Passengers who are travelling on official government business are exempted from all COVID-19 related entry protocols, including but not limited to pre-departure testing, arrival testing and quarantine.

All updated entry procedures for the Kingdom of Bahrain can be viewed on the Ministry of Health website(Opens an external website in a new tab).

All passengers regardless of vaccination and recovery status are not required to present a negative PCR test certificate before departure.

Effective 20 February 2022, all arriving in the kingdom of Bahrain do not need to conduct a PCR test upon arrival.

Effective 20 February 2022, the Kingdom of Bahrain lifts all quarantine restrictions for arriving passengers.

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 updates to travel eligibility.

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).

Passengers who are not fully vaccinated must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours before departure.

Children below 12 years old are exempt from the COVID 19 PCR test requirement but must follow the requirements that apply to their accompanying family members.

Please refer to the Vaccination requirements section for more details.

Vaccinated passengers

Travellers who have received the required doses (single/double dose) of a WHO approved COVID-19 vaccine and carry a valid vaccination certificate are not required to present a pre-departure COVID-19 test certificate to enter Bangladesh.

Unvaccinated passengers

Travellers who have not received the required doses (single/double dose) of a COVID-19 vaccine must present a COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours before departure.

From 25 April 2022 until further notice:

Passengers travelling to Bangladesh must complete the Health Declaration Form (HDF) online(Opens an external website in a new tab) within 3 days before departure and present the printed form with a QR code at check-in.

Connecting passengers who leave the airport during their transit period must have a new HDF filled up before their next check-in.

Passengers who present COVID-19 symptoms at the airport must contact the health desk before proceeding to Immigration.

Passengers must follow the COVID-19 PCR testing requirements of their destination and present the test result certificate at check in. The COVID-19 PCR test certificate must be issued by approved hospitals or organisations(Opens a PDF 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(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 23 May 2022, 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 COVID-19 testing requirements

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 required to present proof of vaccination must take 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:

• Children between 2 and 12 years old are exempt from the testing requirements if they are travelling with parents/guardians who are nationals of Brazil. The parent/guardian must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 1 day before departure from the first embarkation point 
• For children between 2 and 12 years old who are travelling with parents/guardians who are not nationals of Brazil, the parent/guardian must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before departure from the first embarkation point and a negative COVID-19 antigen or RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 1 day before departure from the first embarkation point.

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 must present 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.

Passengers 12 years old and above must present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

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 vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel from Canada.

From 20 June 2022, passengers are no longer required to present a vaccination certificate for domestic travel or travel outside of Canada unless required by their final destination.

Vaccination requirements for travel to Canada still apply.

All fully vaccinated foreign nationals are eligible to enter Canada by air for discretionary travel, as long as all other entry requirements are met. ArriveCan(Opens an external website in a new tab) must be completed prior to boarding a flight to Canada and the receipt must be presented at check in

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

All passengers may be subject to COVID-19 safety measures implemented by the local authority of their destination or by the federal government. Passengers may be fined if they provide confirmation that they know to be false or misleading.

All passengers may be required to present a suitable quarantine plan or their contact information and may be fined for not doing so.

Passengers are to present information related to their COVID-19 vaccination and evidence of COVID-19 vaccination at check in or on arrival in Canada. Passengers may be denied permission to board the aircraft and may be liable to a fine if they don’t do so.

Passengers may be denied permission to board the aircraft if:

• they present a fever and a cough or a fever and breathing difficulties, unless they provide a medical certificate certifying that their symptoms are not related to COVID-19
• they have or suspect they have COVID-19
• they have been denied permission to board an aircraft in the previous 14 days for a medical reason related to COVID-19; or
• in the case of a flight departing from Canada, they are the subject of a mandatory quarantine order as a result of recent travel or as a result of a local or provincial public health order

Passengers may be liable to a monetary penalty if they provide answers, with respect to the health check or a confirmation, that they know to be false or misleading.

For further information on the latest updates please refer to the News Release.

Fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to present a pre-departure COVID-19 test certificate to enter Canada, they are still required to submit their information on ArriveCAN within 72 hours before arrival in Canada. 

• Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children under 12 years old who are travelling with fully vaccinated adults are exempt from pre-departure COVID-19 testing and quarantine as well as other restrictions. For example, they no longer need to wait 14 days before attending school, camp or day care. 
• Children who are less than 5 years old are not required to test, regardless of their vaccination status.
• Unvaccinated travellers must undergo testing on arrival and on day 8 of a mandatory 14-day quarantine. 
• Unvaccinated foreign nationals will not be permitted to enter Canada unless they meet one of the few exemptions.

All unvaccinated travellers 5 years old or older travelling to Canada by air must provide proof of one of the following accepted types of test results: 

• A COVID-19 rapid antigen test result (taken the day before their scheduled flight or arrival) or
• a molecular test result (taken not more than 72 hours before their scheduled flight) to meet pre-entry requirements. The rapid antigen test must be conducted by at a laboratory, healthcare entity or telehealth service. Home self-tests will not be accepted for travel.

Passengers may be denied permission to board the aircraft if they are unable to provide evidence that they received a result for a COVID-19 molecular test or a rapid antigen test.

Refer to this link(Opens an external website in a new tab) for information on accepted COVID-19 tests.

The 72-hour timeline is from the date the test is taken, and not when the result is issued and is applicable from the time of departure to Canada and not the first point of departure.

Passengers who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 are required to provide proof of a positive COVID-19 molecular test conducted between 14 and 180 days prior to departure, instead of a negative COVID-19 molecular test. A positive COVID-19 test issued within 11 days and 180 days of departure from India will not be accepted.

Children who are younger than 5 years old are not required to test, regardless of their vaccination status.

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

• They have received the full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of accepted vaccines.
• They received the last required dose at least 14 days prior to entering Canada

Please refer to the official government website(Opens an external website in a new tab) for further information on entry requirements for fully vaccinated passengers.

All travellers must submit their information to ArriveCAN within 72 hours before arrival in Canada, including their contact information, quarantine plan, vaccination information and a COVID-19 symptom self assessment.

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

Please note that foreign nationals seeking to board a flight to Canada who are fully vaccinated but show an ArriveCAN receipt without an “I” or “V” should resubmit their ArriveCAN submission with two images of their vaccination certificate/record and select “discretionary/optional travel by fully vaccinated foreign national(s)” as the purpose of travel.

Passengers who do not meet the requirements to be considered as fully vaccinated travellers must be prepared to quarantine for 14 days.

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.

From 20 June 2022, travellers will no longer be required to present a vaccination certificate for travel outside of Canada unless required by their destination.

COVID-19 PCR testing can now be done at a designated facility “Switch Health”, which promises a quick return of the test results as well as an applicable discount for Emirates passengers using EMIRATES SH code. Click here for FAQ’s and refer to the official website to get more details and make an appointment. Emirates passengers can now take their COVID-19 PCR tests at Marine Medical USA at a special discount using the EMIRATES NA. Visit the official website for more details and to book an appointment.

Emirates customers may avail a special PCR testing rate at Meira Care(Opens an external website in a new tab) using the special discount code EK242.

Clicking on the link will take you to a site outside the Emirates network. Emirates is not responsible for the content of this site, including any products and services offered, and emirates.com privacy and accessibility policies don't apply.

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 for travel from Dubai International airport Terminal 3.

Chinese nationals:

• Only those who present Green Health QR codes with an “HS” mark issued by Chinese Embassy or Consulate in UAE are allowed to check-in/board. Refer “Important notice” in the link for latest updated information Link to Chinese Consulate(Opens an external website in a new tab)

Foreign nationals:

• Only those who present Green Health QR code with an “HDC” mark issued by Chinese Embassy or Consulate in UAE are allowed to check-in/board. Refer “Important notice” in the link for latest updated information Link to Chinese Consulate(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• The HS/ CHD (Certified Health Declaration Form) issued by Chinese Consulate in UAE within its validity period must be presented at check-in.

Foreign nationals:

Holding visas or residence permits still valid effective from 00:00 local time, 28 March 2020, including APEC Business Travel Cards, are temporarily suspended entry into mainland China.

Effective 28 September 2020, passengers with a residence permit issued by China (People's Rep.) with the purpose “work”, “personal matters” and “reunion” are allowed to enter.

Residence Permits issued for “students” and “journalists” are not allowed to enter.

The following visa policies are suspended as well: 24/72/144-hour-visa-free transit policy, Hainan 30-day visa-free policy, 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign cruise/group tours through Shanghai Port, Guangdong 144 hour visa free policy specified for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong or Macao SAR, and Guangxi 15-day visa-free policy-specified for foreign tour groups of ASEAN countries.

Entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected.

Entry by foreign nationals with visas/resident permits issued after 00:00 GMT 27 March 2020 will not be affected.

Foreign nationals with permanent residence cards (ZHONG GUO LV KA or China Green Cards) will not be affected.

Foreign nationals under the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries(Opens an external website in a new tab) will not be affected.

Transiting to China via UAE on Emirates is not allowed.

Passenger’s travelling to China via Dubai need to take PCR test and apply for HDC at both the originating point as well as in Dubai. Visit the China embassy website for more information on how to apply for HDC.

Departures from Dubai

All passengers, except children below the age of 1, must report to the Dubai Airport Terminal 3, Car Park check-in area to undergo an additional RT-PCR test before flight departure. The testing facility is available at the Car Park check-in area from 14:30pm until 20:00pm Dubai local time. Please make sure to undergo testing as early as possible to avoid delays. 

The COVID-19 testing fee is AED 150, and should be paid directly to the service provider at the time of testing. Once you have taken the test, you can check-in directly at the Car Park facility and proceed to the designated area in the terminal where you can collect your COVID-19 test result and boarding pass.

Please check the latest requirements for travel from the UAE to China under “Important Notice” on the Chinese Consulate website(Opens an external website in a new tab). Passengers must apply for a green health code with an “HS” (health status) statement.

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)

All passengers arriving in Guangzhou must undergo a Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) and a 7-day quarantine in designated facilities for medical observation at the passenger’s own expense. This will be followed by additional 3 days of mandatory home quarantine.

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 7 March 2022, fully vaccinated passengers are not required to take a pre departure COVID 19 test for travel to Cote d’Ivoire.

Passengers who are not fully vaccinated, except children under below 12 years old, travelling to Abidjan from any country must have a valid printed negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 72 hours before arrival. A certificate from any government approved laboratory is acceptable.

All arriving passengers are required to undergo a free COVID-19 antigen testing upon arrival.

All departing passengers who require a COVID-19 PCR test for their final destination must conduct the test at a government designated laboratory. From 20 September 2021 the COVID‑19 PCR certificate must include a QR code.

The COVID-19 test cost is 25,000 FCFA payable online.

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).

From 1 June 2022, there are no longer any COVID 19 entry restrictions for travel to Cyprus. 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 9 April 2022, 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. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a COVID-19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

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. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID 19 vaccination certificate or a COVID 19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

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.

Passengers travelling to Ethiopia are required to complete the Monkey Pox declaration form. Please refer to the Required documents section for further details.

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.

If you are travelling from Ethiopia, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before 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.

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. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID 19 vaccination certificate, COVID 19 test result or complete the Passenger Locator Form. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

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).

Update to COVID-19 entry requirements.

From 11 Jun 2022, there are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Germany. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or COVID 19 test result, and do not have to complete a passenger locator form to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted. 

All passengers must meet the general immigration requirements (e.g. passport validity, visa, etc.).

Due to reciprocity reservations this does not apply to passengers who have resided and last stayed in the following states: China.

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.

Please note that restrictions are in place for passengers who have stayed in an area of Variants of Concern – VOC(Opens an external website in a new tab). 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 prior to entry to Germany must have proof of a COVID-19 PCR, POC NAT or equivalent test for the detection of SARS COV 2. Proof of vaccination, a negative antigen test or proof of recovery of SARS COV 2 alone will not be accepted. 

A proof of negative test for SARS COV 2 is subject to additional random checks by the federal police / competent authority at destination airport in Germany.

Passengers arriving to Germany from a country of variants of concern (VOC)(Opens an external website in a new tab) must hold a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate, POC-NAT or equivalent. 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 of SARS‑COV‑2 alone will not be accepted.

Passengers who intend to enter Germany and who have stayed in an area of VOC within the last 10 days prior to entry must complete the Digital Entry Registration(Opens an external website in a new tab).

Passengers transiting via a German airport are exempt from completing the entry registration.

Passengers from the age of 6 years travelling to Germany will be required to wear face masks (medical or FFP2 masks).

Find more information about German government restrictions from the Federal Foreign Office(Opens an external website in a new tab) and the Robert Koch Institute(Opens an external website in a new tab).

You can also check these FAQs(Opens an external website in a new tab).

For more information refer to FAQs in English or German(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 changes to the rules for travel from Accra.

Citizens of Ghana and Ghanaians with a dual citizenship can now use a valid Ghana Card to enter the country.

Effective 20 December 2021, a travel ban is in place for all passengers arriving to Ghana from Malta.

Passengers arriving from Israel on humanitarian reasons or during official travels will be accepted. Passengers in this category must request permission to travel from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.

From 00:00 hours (UTC) on 16 April 2022 the following process will apply: 

1. Before entering Ghana All international passengers including those from the ECOWAS region, intending to fly to Ghana must be fully vaccinated.

2. Arriving Passengers - Travellers Entering Ghana 

Ghanaians and Foreign Residents:

• 18 years and above arriving in Ghana will be required to provide evidence of full vaccination for a COVID-19 vaccine at the point of embarkation and upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
• Fully vaccinated will be exempted from pre-departure COVID-19 PCR testing from point of embarkation.
• Fully vaccinated will be exempted from COVID-19 testing upon arrival at the KIA.
• Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken no more than 48hrs before departure, before embarkation and upon arrival. 
• Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated will undergo COVID-19 testing at the KIA upon arrival. 
• Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated will be undergo COVID-19 vaccination at KIA upon arrival.

Payment for the test must be made online and proof of payment (receipt) must be presented at check in.

Ghanaians and ECOWAS citizens – USD 50

Foreign Residents – USD 150 

All partially vaccinated or unvaccinated Ghanaians and Foreign Residents travelling to Ghana are required to take a COVID 19 test from accredited labs on the PanaBIOS(Opens an external website in a new tab) or Global Haven registry(Opens an external website in a new tab), and verify their results via the Trusted Travel platform before check in. The Travel Code issued online must presented at check in to confirm that the results are still valid at the time of travel.

Non-Ghanaians: 

• At the point of embarkation must provide evidence of full vaccination status to the Airline prior to embarkation. 
• Travelling to Kotoka International Airport with fake or forged vaccination certificates shall be quarantined and returned to the point of embarkation at their own cost. 

All Arriving passengers will undergo temperature screening, Yellow Fever Card verification and COVID-19 vaccination certificate verification as required. 

3. Transit Passengers 

• Passengers transiting and transferring through KIA will be required to be fully vaccinated and follow the COVID-19 testing requirements of their destination country. 

4. Exemptions 

• Children under 18 years will not be tested at the Airport upon arrival 
• Children between 10-17 years who are unvaccinated are to submit a 48 Hour negative PCR test prior to embarkation to Ghana 
• Children under 10 years are exempted from pre-departure COVID-19 PCR testing and COVID-19 testing at the Airport upon arrival 
• Airline crew are exempted from the pre-departure and arrival COVID-19 testing and should follow the Airline policy for testing. 
• Passengers who arrive under emergency circumstances such as diverted flights will not be required to undergo testing if they do not leave the airport or remain in isolation in their hotel.

All passengers 18 years old and above arriving in Ghana will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 at check-in.

Ghana nationals and foreign residents who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated will be accepted for travel to Ghana but must be vaccinated on arrival or undergo mandatory quarantine for 7 days.

All other cases will be considered on a case by case basis.

Vaccination will be offered to pregnant women. Moderna or Pfizer BioNTech are the recommended vaccines for pregnant women.

You are considered fully vaccinated when you have taken the full dose of vaccines approved and registered by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana or the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use Listing

Passengers who have been vaccinated with vaccines on the WHO Emergency Use Listing but not registered by FDA Ghana for use will be offered one of the FDA Ghana approved vaccines on arrival at the airport.

Definition of fully vaccinated: A person is said to be fully vaccinated when they have taken the full dose of vaccines approved and registered by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ghana. The first dose of Johnson and Johnson and a second dose of all other approved vaccines should be taken at least 14 days prior to embarkation to qualify as fully vaccinated.

Pre arrival process for passengers travelling to Ghana

• For unvaccinated passengers who already have a PanaBios account, enter your country of origin and set the destination to Ghana on the Trusted Travel platform(Opens an external website in a new tab) or on the UNDP-endorsed Global Haven site(Opens an external website in a new tab).
• Unvaccinated passengers who do not have an account should create an account on the AU endorsed site(Opens an external website in a new tab).
• Unvaccinated passengers are advised take their test at a Trusted Travel (TT) laboratory. If there are none close to you, take your test at labs accredited on the PanaBIOS or Global Haven labs registry.
• If you take your test at a TT lab and give lab the same email address used to open your account, your results will be automatically delivered to your account with a TT code.
• If you take the test at other accredited labs, upload your test result on the Trusted Travel platform.
• If your test results satisfy the full requirements set by Ghana (e,g validity period or test type), you will be issued a Travel Code (TC) as evidence that the test is still valid at the time of travel.
  

All passengers are required to present evidence of having filled Ghana’s Health Declaration Form (HDF) online(Opens an external website in a new tab) at the point of embarkation.

Travelling with pets into Ghana is allowed in line with guidelines of the Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

How to upload the vaccination card on the PanaBIOS trusted travel platform:

1. Create an account on the AU-endorsed site 
2. Click on the “Trusted Vaccines” tab
3. Choose user type to create vaccination booklet (self or dependent if uploading for someone) 
4. Indicate the country of vaccination
5. Choose pathogen/disease (SARS-CoV-2)
6. Fill the vaccination campaign column (i.e., type of vaccines and the number of shots) 
7. Fill the vaccination record (i.e. Batch number, manufacturer, vaccination date and vaccination card number). 
8. Upload the vaccination card
9. The system will verify your vaccine records and issue you a code and a pass 
10. Either the vaccine code or the pass is adequate for travel 
11. The vaccine code or the pass will be verified and validated by Port Health before departure and upon arrival in Ghana
12. Present the vaccine code or the pass at check-in m. If unvaccinated, take a PCR test within 48 hours of departure and validate the test result at the Trusted Travel or Global Haven portals.

There are changes to the travel protocol for passengers traveling to/via Dubai. If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai(Opens page in the same tab).

Only original stamped and signed printed copies of COVID-19 PCR test certificates with a scannable QR code from the below approved laboratories will be accepted for travel:

Passengers are required to wear face masks in all airport terminals and ancillary buildings.

Approved test laboratories for all Emirates network when PCR test certificate is required: :

• LEDing
• Frontier
• Airport Clinic
• MDS-Lancet
• Akai House Clinic

Please note if a 48-hour PCR test is required it must be taken after 7:00 p.m. 2 days before the scheduled departure.

Requirements for check in at Kotoka International Airport

• A signed, stamped original printed copy of a negative COVID-19 RT PCR test certificate, where required with a scannable QR code. The test must be conducted at one of the specified 5 approved facilities.
  
• Check in desks close one hour before departure.
  

Other information

Accra check in times for COVID-19 formalities (all dates/times are local):

• ACC ABJ: check in 10:30-11:50 for 12:50 departure
• ACC DXB: check in 13:50 –16:50 for 17:50 departure due to COVID 19 protocols, counters will close two hours before departure. Only passengers and persons with business in the terminal will be allowed entry.

Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories 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 travel eligibility and the COVID-19 testing requirements.

There are no longer any COVID 19 entry restrictions for travel to Greece. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID 19 vaccination certificate or a COVID 19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

Travel is allowed from all countries provided the requirements for entry are followed.

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 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).

Changes to COVID-19 testing as well as transit rules.

Travel to Hong Kong is restricted to specific categories of passengers. Please check the requirements below before you travel.

Specific conditions and requirements apply to passengers arriving in Hong Kong from specified destinations. Please check the government website(Opens an external website in a new tab) for eligibility and mandatory quarantine requirements before you travel to Hong Kong.

British National (Overseas) passport cannot be used for immigration clearance in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong residents concerned may continue to use their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards for entering or departing Hong Kong.

• British National (Overseas) passport cannot be used as any form of proof of identity in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong residents concerned may continue to use their Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards as proof of identity.

Hong Kong residents returning to Hong Kong must present their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card to be accepted for travel.

Hong Kong permanent residents who are not of Chinese nationality and do not hold other valid travel documents may apply to the Immigration Department for Document of Identity for Visa Purposes for international travel.

Documentary requirements for boarding:

• Negative result proof of a PCR based nucleic acid test for COVID-19
• Confirmation of room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel (DQH)
• Documentary proof of full vaccination (if applicable)
• Children under 12 (not vaccinated) 

Please check the boarding and quarantine arrangements for accompanied children(Opens an external website in a new tab).

Passengers who are required to take a pre-departure test must undergo a PCR based nucleic acid test for COVID-19, and check the specific validity requirements for their country of departure.

Accepted COVID-19 PCR test related documents:

• Negative COVID-19 PCR test report in English or Chinese with 48 hours validity from the time sample was taken prior to departure from Dubai or Bangkok. If the report is not in English or Chinese then a written confirmation (translated document) in English or Chinese issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution should be presented along with original lab report.

All passengers must complete the health form online(Opens an external website in a new tab) before landing in Hong Kong. Once complete, you will receive a QR code as confirmation. It is mandatory for all passengers to present this QR code at the boarding gate.

Only the following passengers will be allowed entry into Hong Kong without additional documentation:

• Passengers who are transiting through Hong Kong (must fulfil transit requirement)
• Flight crew – both operating and deadheading (must undergo a COVID-19 test on arrival)

Sea crew

Sea crew arriving in Hong Kong via the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are required to present the following documents to the Department of Health upon arrival:

• Approval letter from the Marine Department
• COVID-19 negative test report collected within 48 hours before boarding the flight from Dubai or Bangkok to Hong Kong, and
• Letter of certification to Department of Health from Hong Kong Sea crew who fail to present and submit any of the required documents will be denied entry to Hong Kong and their respective shipping companies/agents must arrange their return to their country of origin. After entering Hong Kong, sea crew must take a COVID-19 PCR test at the Department of Health’s testing centre at HKIA and wait for the results there. Sea and Flight crew are exempted from designated quarantine hotel booking requirement.

For more details please check the government website(Opens an external website in a new tab) on testing and self isolation arrangements for air crew, sea crew and other exempted person.

A confirmed booking in English or Chinese at hotels in Hong Kong is mandatory for all passengers (except diplomats). Please check the government website for mandatory quarantine requirements before you travel to Hong Kong. It is mandatory that the booking is with one of the government designated hotels.

Foreign domestic helpers should refer to the following website(Opens an external website in a new tab) for more details on quarantine requirements.

In view of the global developments and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government is implementing new control measures, including mandating all returnees arriving from countries outside China via the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to undergo compulsory quarantine at designated quarantine hotels(Opens an external website in a new tab).

Please refer to the government website on quarantine exemptions(Opens an external website in a new tab) for more details on exemptions from compulsory quarantine arrangements.

The sea air ferry operations from China have resumed effective 28 October 2020, while the operations from Macao remains cancelled. Passengers will not be accepted on flights if they are connecting further by ferry to China or Macao.

The transfer/transit services at HKIA from ports in Mainland China has resumed. Transfer/transit services to destinations in Mainland China will remain unavailable.

Transfer/transit services between different airlines will be allowed provided that the passengers are booked under the same air ticket (separate tickets are not allowed) and the passengers have been checked through with onward boarding passes and baggage is tagged through to their final destination; and that the operating airlines will communicate closely and implement all the required pre flight checking and verification and in flight safety measures.

Layover time must be within 72 hours and passengers meet the most updated immigration and health quarantine requirements of the destinations, and the transfer/transit requirements at HKIA to avoid having passengers stranded in 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. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or COVID-19 test result, and do not have to complete a passenger locator form to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

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.

Please check your eligibility(Opens page in the same tab) before travelling to India. Specific entry requirements may apply to you.

Passengers are subject to random testing on arrival at the airport and must pay the appropriate fees:

Specific requirements for other destination:

Banglore (BLR)

All passengers travelling to Bengaluru (BLR) must download the Aarogya setu app(Opens an external website in a new tab), Quarantine Watch app and Apthamitra app on their mobile devices. Click here to download the apps(Opens an external website in a new tab).

Before departure:

All passengers must present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report for a test taken within 72 hours before travel or a vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 15 days before arrival. The vaccination certificate must be issued from India, UAE or from the specified countries list on the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare website(Opens an external website in a new tab), the Ministry of External Affairs website and Air Suvidha Portal.

On-arrival

Passengers are subject to random testing on arrival at the airport. Passengers selected for testing will submit the samples and be allowed to leave the airport. Passengers who test positive will be treated/isolated according to current guidelines.

Children below 5 years old are exempt from both pre-departure and on-arrival testing.

Passengers must provide complete and factual information on the self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal online portal(Opens an external website in a new tab) before the scheduled travel, including their travel history in the last 14 days. 

All passengers must download the Aarogya setu app(Opens an external website in a new tab) on their mobile devices.

All passengers must carry a copy of the below documents:

• Digital or soft copy of Self declaration form (SDF) with reference number
• Digital or soft copy of negative COVID 19 RT PCR test OR vaccination certificate. The certificate should be in English, specifying the name of the passenger and the outcome of the test or vaccine taken. 

All passengers must self-monitor their health for the next 14 days after arrival.

If travellers under self-health monitoring develop signs and symptoms of COVID-19, they must immediately self-isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call the national helpline number 1075 or the state helpline number.

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.

From 27 July 2022, 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 75 countries 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), Tanjung Pinang (TNJ), Lombok International Airport (LOP), Medan (KNO), Ujung Pandang (UPG) and Yogyakarta (YIA).

Between 4 June and 15 August 2022, airports in Banda Aceh (BTJ), Padang (PDG), Palembang (PLM), Solo (SOC), Banjarmasin (BDJ) and Balikpapan (BPN) will be opened only for Hajj flights.

Visa free entry or visa on arrival is only allowed through CGK, DPS, KNO, SUB, UPG, MDC, YIA, BTH, LOP, TNJ, SOC, PDG, BPN, PLM, BDJ and PKU.

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

Visa on arrival for tourists only applies to nationals of 75 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, India, Ireland Republic, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Monaco, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunis, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom (British citizens only), United States of America 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

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 Peduli Lindungi Apps, COVID 19 vaccine certificate and other applicable protocol.

From 17 July 2022, Indonesian and foreign nationals travelling on domestic flights are required to present any of the following documents:

• Vaccination certificate stating they have received a booster or third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine 
• Travellers who have only received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are required to present a COVID-19 test certificate for either an antigen test taken 24 hours or RT-PCR test taken 72 hours before departure
• Travellers who have only received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine are required to present a COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate with the sample taken within 72 hours before departure
• Travellers who are medically exempt from vaccination must present a COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate with the sample taken within 72 hours before departure
• Travellers 6-17 years old must have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to be accepted for travel. COVID-19 testing is not required.
• Travellers below 6 years old are exempt from COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements

Pre departure COVID 19 RT PCR testing is no longer required for travel to Indonesia. Indonesian and foreign nationals must be fully vaccinated to be accepted for travel. Partially or unvaccinated Indonesian nationals and foreign nationals will be accepted for travel without a negative COVID 19 RT PCR test certificate but will be subject to RT PCR testing and quarantine on arrival. A mandatory 5-day hotel booking is required.

Passengers who have been infected with COVID 19 and have a medical recovery certificate are not required to present a COVID 19 vaccination certificate or pre departure RT PCR test certificate. The certificate must be issued by an authorised health agency and clearly state that the passenger is no longer infectious.

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 or partially vaccinated Indonesian nationals and foreign nationals can be accepted for travel to Indonesia but must undergo a 5 day quarantine on arrival. RT-PCR testing will be conducted on arrival and/or at the quarantine facility. Passengers must have a confirmed hotel booking.

Foreign nationals between 6 and 17 years old who have a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS), Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP), Diplomatic Stay Permit and Official Stay Permit may undergo vaccination in Indonesia

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
• Foreigners who cannot be vaccinated due to medical conditions and who are travelling on international or domestic flight must present a doctor/specialist’s statement from a government hospital that they are unfit for COVID-19 vaccination

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

From 17 July 2022, Indonesian nationals 18 years old and above who are travelling overseas must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate using the Peduli Lindungi 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 the PeduliLindungi App(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:

• Denpasar Bali(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Jakarta(Opens an external website in a new tab)

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

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Indonesian nationals and foreign nationals must book a hotel for a mandatory 5 day quarantine, take an RT-PCR test on arrival and/or take a second RT PCR test on day 4 of quarantine. If the result of the second RT PCR test is negative, they can continue on their journey.

Children below 18 years old who require special attention must follow the quarantine rules that apply to their adult companion.

Passengers who can’t be vaccinated due to a medical condition must present an official medical certificate. Passengers under this category will not be required to quarantine.

Partially vaccinated or non-vaccinated Indonesian overseas workers, Indonesian students, Indonesian citizens representing Indonesia in International events/championships and Indonesian government employees returning from overseas duty must arrive in Jakarta, Surabaya or Manado and undergo quarantine at a dedicated facility. COVID-19 RT-PCR testing and quarantine for these passengers will be paid for by the government, while all other categories of Indonesian citizen must book a hotel for a period of required quarantine.

Quarantine exemptions

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Indonesian nationals may be exempt from quarantine in an emergency, such as a health condition affecting life, requiring special attention or a direct family member passed away. Requests for exemption must be submitted to the National Task Force at least 3 days before arrival.

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.

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 changes to the COVID-19 testing requirements and the rules for travelling from Iraq.

Passengers holding a paper visa and one way ticket 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 to board approval:

• Passengers holding a valid sticker visa
• Passengers holding a paper visa and a return ticket

Children under age of 10 departing or arriving to Iraq are exempt from COVID 19 PCR test requirements

Children from 10 to 12 of age required PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.

Passengers who can’t be vaccinated for medical reasons must present a medical certificate stating their condition. Unvaccinated passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours of departure.

COVID-19 test certificates must be in Arabic or English.

Entry exceptions are granted for Diplomats, Official Government Delegations and working employees of International Organizations and Associations.

From 1 April 2022, all passengers 12 years old and above (Iraqi or non Iraqi) travelling to/from Iraq must have a vaccination certificate indicating that the passenger has received at least one dose of the (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine or of 2 COVID 19 vaccine doses for the rest of the types. COVID 19 vaccination certificates without QR or IQ codes will be accepted for travel

Exemptions from the vaccination requirement:

• Children below 12 years old
• Medical cases with relevant approvals from authorities – this category of passengers must provide the relevant medical certificate for their condition and take a COVID-19 PCR test not more than 72 hours before departure.

From 1 April 2022, all passengers 12 years old and above (Iraqi or non Iraqi) travelling to/from Iraq must have a vaccination certificate indicating that the passenger has received at least one dose of the (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine or 2 doses of a 3-dose COVID 19 vaccine. COVID 19 vaccination certificates without QR or IQ codes will be accepted for travel.

Exemptions from the vaccination requirement: 

• Children below 12 years old 
• Medical cases with relevant approvals from authorities. This category of passengers must provide the relevant medical certificate for their condition and take a COVID 19 PCR test not more than 72 hours 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.

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.

Travel to United Kingdom through Ireland

Please follow the regulations mentioned on the Travel to United Kingdom section(Opens page in the same tab) of the travel requirements page, in addition to the regulations for Ireland.

Travellers who develop COVID‑19 symptoms while in Ireland should follow the HSE guidance for isolation and antigen or PCR testing as appropriate.

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).

Update to entry conditions and required documents for Israel with from 07 June 2022.

There are no longer any COVID 19 entry restrictions for travel to Israel. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID 19 vaccination certificate or a COVID 19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted. Further information can be found here(Opens an external website in a new tab).

Israeli citizens and foreign citizens holding entry visas / tourists – are allowed to enter Israel (subject to country / visa requirements).

All passengers must complete an "Entry Statement" online no more than 10 days before the departure of the last direct flight to Israel and present the electronic approval from the Ministry of Health(Opens an external website in a new tab) at the time of check in.

Both a digital and a physical copy can be presented. A health insurance policy with coverage for the treatment of COVID-19 is required for non-Israeli citizens. This guidance does not apply to: 

• Temporary residents with an A/1, A/2, A/3, A/4, A/5 visa or a B/1 visa who receive medical insurance through their employer. 
• Those arriving from Ukraine (directly or with a transit flight) during the war.

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 Italy. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a COVID-19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

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 passengers from any country and area will be denied entry into Japan until further notice.

Please refer to the updated list of restricted countries on the Japan Foreign Affairs website(Opens an external website in a new tab).

The following exceptions apply:

• Japanese nationals and special permanent residence status holder
• Permanent resident status holders
• Reentry permission holders
• Spouse or child of a Japanese national or Permanent resident holder
• Visas issued after 2 December 2021
• A foreign national who has or is about to acquire the status of "diplomat" or "official resident"
• Seamen who will board a ship after entering Japan with all the required documents. Seamen must be met at the airport by their shipping agent.
• US military personnel on travel order
• Foreign nationals whose visa has an M27 remark
• Foreign nationals whose visa has an UKR remark
• Foreign nationals whose visa has an M29 remark

For special exceptional circumstances and new entry, please refer to the Japan Foreign Affairs website.

All visas issued before 2 December 2021 have been suspended until further notice except for spouses of Japanese nationals, spouses of permanent residents, and diplomats. Further exceptions may apply. Please consult with your local Japanese embassy. Entry into Japan is subject to approval by the local Immigration at the Arrival Passport Control.

For more and most up to date information, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website(Opens an external website in a new tab).

All passengers arriving in Japan, including Japanese nationals, must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours of departure. The negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate presented to Japanese immigration officers must meet the approved format and can be downloaded in Japanese and English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Urdu and Ukrainian

The certificate must have the passenger’s name and passport number or name and date of birth. Nationality is optional.

A certificate, whether in paper (including a copy) or electronic form, is valid as long as it can be verified that the content of the certificate is accepted. However, a certificate will not be valid if the contents can be changed by the applicant (for example, in Word, Excel, e-mail text) or if the contents required to verify the certificate (specimen, test method, etc.) are indistinct.

If the certificate does not meet the requirements, passengers will not be accepted to board the flight to Japan. Using the format approved by the Japanese government for the certificate is highly recommended. But if this is not possible, all the mandatory items should be covered on the certificate.

• Japanese and English(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Arabic(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Spanish(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• French(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• German(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Persian(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Portuguese(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Russian(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Urdu(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Ukrainian(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Dutch(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Chinese(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• Italian(Opens a PDF in a new tab)

The following tests will be accepted:

• RT PCR nucleic acid amplification test (including Fluorescent Proving)
• LAMP nucleic acid amplification test
• TMA nucleic acid amplification test
• TRC nucleic acid amplification test
• Smart Amp nucleic acid amplification test
• NEAR nucleic acid amplification test
• Next generation sequence or CLEIA quantitative antigen test

The sample should be taken by Nasopharyngeal/ Nasopharynx (Swab/Smear), Rhinopharyngeal/ Rhinopharynx (Swab/Smear), (Deep throat) Saliva, Nasal Swab and Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal (throat) (Swab/Smear). Antigen test, rapid antigen test, antibody test are not accepted. For details of the test requirement, please refer here:

• Japanese(Opens a PDF in a new tab)
• English(Opens a PDF in a new tab)

The following categories of passengers are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate:

• Air crew
• US military travelling on travel order
• Diplomatic visa or official visa holders
• Pre school children (generally under 6 years of age) and infants may be exempted if accompanying family adults who live with them hold valid negative COVID-19 PCR certificate.

Passengers returning to/entering Japan are recommended to complete the online quarantine questionnaire prior arrival using link here(Opens an external website in a new tab) (Internet access is required) and the QR code issued on website must be presented to a quarantine officer at the arrival airport. If an internet connection is not accessible, then a printed version is acceptable by immigration.

All passengers arriving into Japan must have a smartphone and are required to install the following apps and set the device to Save Location Information (a setting on Google Maps, etc.) preferably before arrival to minimise the waiting time after arrival: Overseas Entrants Locator – OEL (Location information confirming app), Skype or MySOS (video call app), COVID-19 contact confirming application (COCOA – contact confirming app).

MySOS Fast Track 

Passengers can register and download all required documents in the MySOS app at least 16 hours before arrival to avoid delays in processing for quarantine.

For details, please visit official web site(Opens an external website in a new tab)

Passengers who do not have a smartphone, or whose smartphone does not permit the download of the required apps, will be required to rent a smartphone upon arrival in Japan.

Rental fee: the fee per smartphone is approximately 4,000 yen for the 7-day self-quarantine period, inclusive of tax.

Form of payment: only cash (Japanese yen) and credit cards will be accepted.

Families and children: all passengers 13 years of age or older will be required to rent a smartphone if the requirement stated above is applicable. Children 12 years or younger will be exempted.

A written pledge must be submitted(Opens an external website in a new tab) by all passengers regardless of age. Documents completed by an adult (parent or legal guardian) on behalf of small children and infants will be accepted.

Countries and regions will be divided into three risk categories - Red, Yellow and Blue - which determine whether or not visitors can bypass quarantine measures, according to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

For details(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 Jordan. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination and quarantine.

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).

There are changes to COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements.

All passengers that 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 fully vaccinated passengers travelling to Kenya are not required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test. 

All eligible unvaccinated travellers except children below 5 years old who are arriving at any port of entry into Kenya must have a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours before departure. 

Eligible unvaccinated travellers except children below 5 years old who arriving at any point of entry are subject to rapid antigen testing on arrival at their own cost of USD 30 USD. Travellers who test positive on arrival are subject to PCR testing at their own cost of USD 50 and must self-isolate. 

Printed COVID 19 test results and vaccination certificates will not be accepted on arrival in Kenya. Passengers must upload their documents on Global Haven before check in. All passengers below 5 years old are exempt from the COVID 19 PCR testing requirements.

All passengers travelling to Kenya must present proof of vaccination.

Passengers must upload the document on Global Haven(Opens an external website in a new tab) before check-in.

Returning unvaccinated Kenyans who have difficulties accessing vaccines in their current country of residence must be prepared to be vaccinated immediately upon entry and must register for vaccination on the chanjoke platform(Opens an external website in a new tab) before departure. Proof of registration will be required before entry into the country.

All passengers below 18 years old are exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Passengers who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reason must provide a letter detailing their condition from a recognised medical practitioner.

Passengers who have recovered from an active COVID-19 infection or received convalescent plasma in the last 90 days before travel must provide a letter of recovery from a recognised medical practitioner.

All travellers must fill and submit the locator form online(Opens page in a new tab) before travel and submit daily health information on the Jitenge platform for 14 consecutive days.

Unvaccinated travellers except children below 5 years old are subject to rapid antigen testing on arrival at their own cost of USD 30. Passengers who test positive on arrival must take a PCR test at their own cost of USD 50 and must self-isolate.

Passengers travelling from Kenya must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

All passengers travelling out of Kenya are 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).

There are changes to the COVID-19 test certificate requirements.

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

Registered foreigners who exited South Korea from 1 June 2020 and who are seeking re-entry must apply for a re-entry permit.

Travel from countries in the Middle East, including the UAE with connecting flights on Korean Air (KE) from Incheon (ICN) to Hong Kong (HKG) is not allowed. Passengers transiting from other areas through Dubai will be accepted for travel.

Connection to China via Incheon, Korea, is not allowed due to the lack of COVID-19 PCR testing facilities in the transit area. Passengers must have a visa and stay in South Korea for 7 days before taking a COVID-19 PCR test at two different hospitals, both with negative results, to continue their journey to China.

The following flights from Incheon (ICN) are suspended until further notice:

• Aurora Airlines to Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
• Siberia Airlines to Vladivostok, Novosibirsk
• Aeroflot to Moscow

Passengers connecting to Cambodia on Korean Air (KE) or Asiana Airlines (OZ) are required to hold a COVID-19 PCR test certificate signed by a doctor and stamped by the lab. The COVID-19 PCR test certificate must be in English. Foreign nationals whose visa does not fall under the exempted categories must deposit USD 2,000 at a designated bank on arrival and hold a printed FORTE insurance certificate in colour with a minimum medical coverage of USD 50,000.

Connection via Cebu Pacific Air to the Philippines is not allowed.

Passengers are requested to check the websites of the connecting airlines for more information.

Test certificate requirements for all passengers

• All passengers except those with exemption must have certificate for a COVID-19 test.
  
  • If you have transited through another country and less than 2 days have passed since you received the PCR test result in your departure or transit country, your test certificate will still be considered valid. Rapid antigen test certificates are considered valid if less than 1 day old.
• Children below 6 years old are not required to present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate.
• The certificate must include the following information. Foreign nationals with incomplete information on their certificates will not be allowed to enter the country:
  • Name, date of birth (passport or ID card number is acceptable if date of birth is not available)
  • Dates of when test was taken and when the certificate was issued
  • Name of the lab/hospital (signature or stamp is not mandatory)
• Approved tests:
  • COVID-19 PCR tests based on nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) method, and tests done only by polymerase chain reaction method (PCR, TMA, SDA, LAMP, and NEAR) not more than 2 days before the scheduled departure from the country of origin are accepted for travel. Antigen detection tests (RAT) performed at a hospital or clinic within 1 day before departure are accepted. Regardless of the test method, self sampling (at home tests) will not be accepted.
• The test method must be written on the certificate in Korean or English. Certificates issued in another language where the test method does not appear in Korean or English must be notarised by a notary public or the Korean embassy and then submitted with a translation and certificate of translation. If translated by a public translator, notarisation is not required.
  
• Passengers transiting through Korea without entering the country are not required to present a COVID-19 test certificate unless it is mandated by their final destination.
• Guide on COVID-19 PCR testing are available in English(Opens a PDF in a new tab) and Korean(Opens a PDF in a new tab).

COVID-19 test requirements in English(Opens a PDF in a new tab). Nationals of the following countries arriving in Korea with a C 4 1, C 4 3, E 8 1 or E 8 3 visa must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued by a testing lab or hospital designated by the Korean Embassy in the country(Opens a PDF in a new tab): Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Mongolia and Uzbekistan.

Seamen travelling from the Philippines or Nepal must present a COVID-19 PCR certificate issued by a test lab or hospital designated by the South Korean embassy in their country.

Registered foreigners who exited the Republic of Korea from 1 June 2020 who are seeking re-entry must apply for a re-entry permit.

From 21 March 2022, all arriving Korean and foreign nationals must submit a printed copy of a negative certificate for a COVID-19 test or upload it on the Q-Code system to be accepted for travel. Passengers must still carry a printed certificate or show on Q-CODE for verification.

This does not apply to Korean and foreign nationals with an exemption certificate for humanitarian reasons or official governmental duty travel (Sample in English & Korean)

From 12 February 2022 until further notice, Korean nationals and their foreign spouses, parents and children travelling from Ukraine are allowed to travel without a pre-departure COVID‑19 test certificate.

Korean nationals who test positive for COVID-19 (through nucleic acid amplification method based tests such as RT-PCR, NAATs, etc. and antigen) between 10 and 40 days of their departure date and have recovered are exempt from the pre-departure testing requirement. Recovered passengers must present proof, such as a positive COVID-19 test or release from quarantine or recovery certificate.

From 11 April 2022, foreign nationals on a long-term stay or US Military soldiers or US civilians working for the military who had tested positive for COVID-19 in Korea and are returning within 10 to 40 days of the date when they tested positive for COVID-19 must present proof that they have been released from quarantine(Opens an external website in a new tab) or their positive test result along with the following documents: residence card, overseas Korean resident card, permanent resident card or ID card of diplomatic mission in Korea, US Military ID Card, A-3 visa verification on the passport for US civilians working for the US military in Korea.

Korean nationals who submit a COVID-19 PCR test certificate that does not meet the requirements on arrival must undergo a 7 day quarantine at a government facility at their own expense of KRW 840,000 (approx. USD 704) when travelling from South Africa and Tanzania.

Korean nationals who present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate on arrival that does not meet the certificate requirements and who display symptoms and test positive for COVID-19 will be fined KRW 2,000,000 by the government(Opens a PDF in a new tab).

From 25 July 2022, in addition to the required pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirement, unless exempt before boarding the flight to Korea, all arriving passengers must take a COVID-19 PCR test within 1 day after arrival.

Korean and long term stay foreign nationals can be tested at public health centres, and short term visitors need to be tested at the available test labs/hospitals at their own cost.

Exemption for Quarantine with Completed Vaccination

From 21 March 2022, all passengers are requested to upload following information on the Q-Code location(Opens an external website in a new tab).

• COVID-19 Test negative certificate
• Completed vaccination certificates (If applicable)
• Quarantine exemption certificate (If applicable)
• Health questionnaire

Q-CODE guide English(Opens a PDF in a new tab) & Korean(Opens a PDF in a new tab) and user manual in English(Opens a PDF in a new tab) & Korean(Opens a PDF in a new tab).

FAQ on Quarantine exemption with vaccination in English(Opens a PDF in a new tab) & Korean(Opens a PDF in a new tab) or visit the website(Opens an external website in a new tab).

Passengers may be required to pay for their quarantine and treatment.

Full costs will be imposed on violators of the isolation order or interdict of congregation or those who have submitted a forged COVID-19 PCR test certificate regardless of the rules of reciprocity between countries.

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 May 2022, there are no longer any COVID-19 entry restrictions for travel to Kuwait. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a COVID-19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

All eligible passengers can travel to Kuwait.

Kuwait nationals and other GCC nationals can now enter Kuwait with their national ID. Only national IDs with a photo will be accepted. Passengers without a picture must present a valid passport.

Visa on arrival facility in Kuwait is available only for Spouses of GCC Nationals and their domestic workers provided they travel along with the sponsor. GCC residence of such passengers should be valid more than 6 months.

Visa on arrival services for all eligible nationalities and passengers with eligible professions are now available at the Kuwait International Airport. Your passport or GCC residence permit (when applicable) must be valid for at 6 months to avail the service.

Non Kuwaiti Nationals can present their Kuwait mobile ID instead of a civil ID along with the passport, provided they have downloaded and registered on the app. The details on their mobile ID must match details on their passport.

Domestic workers under residence type article 20 , who have stayed outside Kuwait for more than 6 months, will be not allowed to enter Kuwait and their residency will be considered invalid.

Other Resident Permit holders who have left Kuwait on or after 1 September 2019 and have stayed outside Kuwait for more than six months can return provided their resident permit/visa is still valid.

Passengers with an article 14 visa stamped on their passport are not allowed to re-enter Kuwait using this visa even if it is still valid. Article 14 visa is an exit permit which cannot be used for re-entry to Kuwait.

For more information please refer to the Ministry of Interior(Opens an external website in a new tab) and Kuwait Civil Aviation(Opens an external website in a new tab) website.

Kuwait Nationals and other GCC nationals can travel out from Kuwait to GCC countries using their national ID provided, the destination permits entry using National ID.

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 exemptions.

From 28 March 2022, registration on the MOPH Pass Platform of the Ministry of Public Health is no more required.

All passengers except children below 12 years old, must take a COVID 19 PCR test in an authorised laboratory not more than 48 hours or a rapid antigen test not more than 24 hours between the time the sample was taken and boarding the flight from the country of origin. COVID-19 Antigen tests must include a QR code. This is not applicable for COVID-19 PCR tests.

Exemptions:

1. Passengers will not be required to take a pre-departure PCR or antigen test under one of the following conditions:

• If they have received the third dose of any COVID-19 vaccine 
• If they have received two doses of any COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of a single dose vaccine not more than 6 months before travel 

2. Passengers who have travelled out of Lebanon and are returning within one week

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. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID 19 vaccination certificate or a COVID 19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

Malaysian International boarders are open and, passengers can travel to Malaysia provided they comply with the Entry Visa requirements. For further details, please refer to Visa Services(Opens page in a new tab) on The Official Portal of Malaysian Immigration Department(Opens page in a new tab)

Visa On Arrival services is partially suspended. Passengers must refer to the Malaysian Embassy in their respective country of departure to confirm VOA eligibility.

International and domestic transfer passengers 

• Transit passengers must follow the requirements of the carrier and final destination.
• Flight itinerary must be planned with the shortest connecting flights, and transit time must not be more than 24 hours.
• Passengers arriving at Kuala Lumpur international Airport (KLIA)* and connecting to an international flight departing from KLIA 2 must complete the requirements for travel to Malaysia as they must clear immigration and collect their luggage (not applicable to pre-approved charter operations) *Emirates operates from Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA, also known as KLIA1 or MTB.

The following are some of airlines Operating from KLIA2.*

• FD Thai Air Asia
• Z2 Philippine AirAsia
• D7 Air Asia X
• 5J Cebu Pacific
• QZ Indonesia Air Asia
• AK Air Asia
• 3K Jet Star
• TR Scoot International

*Passengers must check with their onward carrier to verify which terminal they operate from

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.

The visa on arrival facility is currently available. Machine readable travel documents/passports with extended validity will not be accepted for travel to the Maldives.

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 to the Immigration Officer on arrival.

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. Passengers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a COVID-19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.

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 Mauritius. Passengers are no longer required to have a COVID 19 vaccination certificate or a COVID 19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted. 

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

Passengers 5 years old and above who are travelling to Madagascar via Mauritius must present a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours before boarding their first flight.

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.

Passengers must wear a surgical or N95/FFP2 mask during the flight and at the airport.

If you're travelling from Mauritius, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation (fill PLF /Download APP among others) before departure. Please check the requirements before you travel.

It is mandatory for passengers to confirm the COVID‑19 PCR testing requirements of their specific destination and present the test result certificate at check in. 

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 from 22 November 2021 until 31 May 2022.

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. 

For passengers travelling on EK255 from Dubai to Mexico or EK256 from Mexico to Dubai, there are also no longer any COVID-19 related transit requirements.

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 vaccination requirement.

From 31 May 2022, the following conditions apply to passengers travelling to Morocco:

• Passengers must complete a "Public Health Passenger Form" before departure online. The form must be printed and presented on arrival. 
• Passengers over 18 years old must have a vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival and have received a booster dose, or a vaccination certificate stating that the passenger was fully vaccinated at least 14 days from the second dose and not exceeding 4 months.
• Passengers between 12 to 18 years old are considered fully vaccinated as long as they have received 2 doses of an approved vaccine. A booster dose is not required.
• Accepted vaccines are: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Covaxin, Covishield, Janssen, Moderna (Spikevax), Nuvaxovid (Novavax),Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik V. 
• Passengers who are not fully vaccinated must have a negative COVID-19 RT- PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in Arabic, French or English. 

Rapid antigen, antibody or any form of rapid lateral flow testing, home test kits, etc. will not be accepted.

Passengers below 12 years old are exempt from the vaccination and testing requirements.

For more information, please also refer to the following official websites:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs(Opens page in a new tab)
• Ministry of Health(Opens page in a new tab)
• Ministry of Tourism(Opens page in a new tab)

Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in Arabic, French or English. 

This does not apply to passengers who are fully vaccinated and passengers below 12 years old.

Passengers must have a vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated no more than 4 months before arrival, or received the booster dose.

Passengers between 12 to 18 years old are considered fully vaccinated as long as they have received 2 doses of an approved vaccine. A booster dose is not required.

Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Covaxin, Covishield, Janssen, Moderna (Spikevax), Nuvaxovid (Novavax),Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik V.

This does not apply to passengers below 12 years old.

Passengers must complete a passenger health form before departure online(Opens page in a new tab) in Arabic or French. The form must be printed and presented upon arrival.

Moroccan nationals who are residents of Morocco will not be allowed to enter the airport and exit the country unless they are fully vaccinated.

Vaccinated passengers can exit Morocco 14 days after they receive the second dose of a COVID 19 vaccine.

Passengers must have a booster 4 months after they receive the second dose of a vaccine. Passengers who have tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving the second dose of a vaccine must present proof of contamination, and are exempt from the booster shot requirement. Passengers under this category are required to present their vaccination pass at the terminal entrance and to the immigration authorities.

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 travelling to the Netherlands are no longer required to complete the health declaration form (HDF).

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a European entry ban is in effect for some categories of passengers, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area.

From 23 March, travellers to the Netherlands coming from within the EU or the Schengen area will no longer be required to present a test certificate, proof of recovery or proof of vaccination. The rules will also be lifted for nationals of EU countries travelling to the Netherlands from countries outside the EU and the Schengen area. Everyone travelling to the Netherlands is advised to do a self-test immediately after arrival and again on day 5.

Non-EU nationals remain subject to an EU entry ban. Exemptions apply in several cases, however, such as for people travelling from safe countries, people who are vaccinated or who have recovered from COVID-19, and people travelling for certain purposes.

From 20 April 2022, 00:01, you are no longer required to complete a health declaration form (HDF) to be accepted for travel to the Netherlands.

You are allowed to travel to the Netherlands only if you are coming from a safe country or are vaccinated and not travelling from a very high risk country. If you are travelling from other categories, the purpose of your trip must fall under one of the exemption categories.

Exemptions to the entry restriction may apply under the following conditions:

• Full vaccination
• Nationals and passengers who have right of residence in the Netherlands
• Study, knowledge and research
• For work/tourism
• Compelling reasons to visit family
• International protection and humanitarian reasons
• Transit, transfer

Details of exemption categories can be found under this link(Opens page in a new tab).

Passengers travelling from countries or areas that are deemed low risk for COVID-19(Opens page in a new tab) are exempted from quarantine requirements.

Travel from the UAE to the Netherlands 

Please refer to the Checklist for entering or returning to the Netherlands from outside the EU/Schengen area for requirements on entering the Netherlands from outside the EU/ Schengen Area.

All passengers who are entering or re-entering the Netherlands from very high risk countries or areas with a COVID-19 variant of concern on the list are required to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate and undergo mandatory quarantine.

The vaccine you received must have been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or be on the Emergency Use Listing of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Your proof of vaccination is valid 14 days after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or 28 days after receiving the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine (COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen).

Passengers travelling to the Netherlands are no longer required to complete the health declaration form (HDF).

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.

You can travel to New Zealand now if you are:

• A New Zealand citizen
• A New Zealand permanent resident or resident visa holder
• The partner or dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident, and you hold a visa based on this relationship
• An Australian citizen or permanent resident visa holder
• A working holiday visa holder
• A work visa holder and you still meet the visa conditions
• A student visa holder and you still meet the visa conditions
• A visitor visa holder
• A visa waiver traveller who holds an NZeTA: Visa Waiver Countries(Opens an external website in a new tab)
• Someone who met a critical purpose reason to travel and was granted a visa as an exception to the border restrictions
• A transit visa holder

Visa waiver travellers, working holiday, visitor and student visa holders can leave and return to New Zealand if their visa conditions allow for this.

Most travellers must meet COVID-19 vaccination requirements(Opens an external website in a new tab) before travelling to New Zealand by air. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccination.

If you do not meet the vaccination requirements, you will not be able to enter New Zealand.

From 1 August 2022, the New Zealand border is re-opening to all tourists and visa holders.

Travellers will still need to meet all health requirements to enter New Zealand, including vaccination requirements.

Pre-departure COVID-19 testing is no longer required for any passengers departing from their point of origin after 23:59 on 20 June 2022 (NZT).

On arrival, passengers will be supplied with 2 rapid antigen tests (RATs) for self testing on days 0/1 and 5/6. All results, both negative and positive, must be declared. Passengers who test positive must take a follow up PCR test. Please refer to the official website for more details on declaring test results.

Testing requirements until 19 June 2022:

Most travellers entering New Zealand must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 result from one of these tests:

• a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test administered not more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure of your first international flight to New Zealand, or
• supervised rapid antigen test (RAT) 24 hours before the scheduled departure of your first international flight to New Zealand, or
• a supervised loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test 24 hours before the scheduled departure of your first international flight to New Zealand

You still need a test even if you have been vaccinated for COVID-19.

You are responsible for checking your chosen testing provider can provide you with acceptable pre-departure documentation as detailed below, to the specified standard required by the New Zealand Government. Tests from free community testing stations may not be acceptable for travel clearance, so check before your test.

Acceptable pre-departure test documentation:

The New Zealand Government requires that all pre-departure test certificates contain the following information for travel clearance:

• traveller’s full name
• traveller’s date of birth and/or passport number
• date and time the test was conducted
• name of testing lab if you had a PCR test, or
• name of supervising health professional if you had a RAT
• written confirmation from lab or health professional of the type of test
• test result 

The certificate must be in English or accompanied by a certified translation into English. 

Medical certificates 

If you are required to provide a medical certificate because you cannot take a test due to medical reasons, you will also need to get this 48 hours before your flight.

If you test positive for COVID-19, but it is due to an old infection

If your pre-departure test is positive, but you believe this is because of a historical COVID-19 infection, you need to see a medical practitioner who will examine you for current symptoms of COVID-19. 

If they are confident, you do not currently have a COVID-19 infection, you will need to provide:

• a medical certificate with the date of your previous positive test, within 48 hours of your first international flight and
• documentation stating that they consider you as no longer being infectious with COVID-19. 

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 3 months, book your medical examination in advance of receiving your test results.  You are still required to provide a current valid pre-departure test if you have recovered from COVID-19.

Testing exemptions

Children under 2 years of age (24 months) do not need to take a pre-departure test.

In case of medical reasons passengers must have a medical certificate stating they cannot take a test due to medical reasons and that they do not have symptoms. You must get this medical certificate 48 hours before your first international departure.

Details of exemption categories can be found on this link(Opens an external website in a new tab)

On arrival, passengers will be supplied with 2 rapid antigen tests (RATs) for self-testing on days 0/1 and 5/6. All results, both negative and positive, must be declared. Passengers who test positive must take a follow-up PCR test. Please refer to the official website for more details on declaring test results.

If you are not a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen who ordinarily resides in New Zealand, you need to be vaccinated for COVID 19 before flying to New Zealand.

You need a digital vaccine certificate or another form of electronic or paper document from a government health authority or approval authority confirming you have had a full COVID-19 vaccine course.

Your evidence must confirm that you have received 1 or more COVID-19 vaccines (how many doses depends on which vaccine you have received), and:

• your name
• the name of the vaccine or vaccines you received
• the name of the agency that administered them
• the name of the place where you received them
• the date of each dose or the date when a primary vaccination course was completed.

Approved vaccines for entry to New Zealand Any vaccine that has been approved by at least 1 government health authority or approval authority is approved for entry into New Zealand. 

To be eligible to enter New Zealand, you must have had a full course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. A full course of some of the approved vaccines is 1 dose only. 

You can have a combination of different vaccines if that combination is an approved course in the country where you received them. Each of the vaccines must be on the list of approved vaccines.

You do not need proof of vaccination if you fall under the following categories:

• New Zealand citizens, New Zealand Permanent Resident and Australian Citizens who ordinarily reside in New Zealand.  
• Aged below 17 years
• Cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons

If you do not have access to vaccination, you can apply for an exemption if you cannot easily get vaccinations in the country that you have spent the previous 6 months in before your journey to New Zealand.

You will need to apply to the Ministry of Health for an exemption, along with evidence of why you need one. The Director General of Health will decide if you can be granted an exemption - Apply for an exemption(Opens an external website in a new tab)

If you cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, you must have an electronic or paper medical certificate from a medical practitioner that says you cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons. Please visit the official website for further details(Opens an external website in a new tab).