Last updated: 17 September 2020, 14:41 Dubai (GMT+4)

Before you travel

Take a COVID-19 PCR test:

– All passengers travelling to Dubai from any destination, including passengers connecting in Dubai, must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate to be accepted on the flight.

– The test must be taken a maximum of 96 hours before departure.

– The certificate must be for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai.

– Bring an official, printed certificate to check-in – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted. Without a printed negative test certificate, you will not be accepted on the flight.

Test exemptions:

Children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from this test.
COVID-19 testing laboratories:

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories. 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 PCR test.
If you are flying from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh, you must get your certificate from one of the labs listed in the designated laboratories document to be accepted on the flight.

At check-in

– All travellers to Dubai, including passengers with a connecting flight, must complete this health declaration form and give it to the staff at check-in. You can download it now and bring it to the airport with you, or you can complete it at check-in

During your flight

– If Dubai is your final destination, you will need to complete the quarantine undertaking form given to you on board. Give this form to the Dubai Health Authority staff on arrival.

When you arrive

– Give your quarantine undertaking form to the Dubai Health Authority staff on arrival.

– You may need to take another COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. If you take a test at the airport, you must remain in your hotel or residence until you receive the test result.

– If the test result is positive, you will be required to undergo isolation and follow the Dubai Health Authority guidelines.

– You must also download the COVID19 – DXB Smart App iOS–Android

– Present your travel medical insurance policy. Emirates and Fly Dubai offers automatic cover for your COVID-19 health and quarantine costs while you’re away from home.