COVID-19 entry requirements are subject to change on short notice, and all UAE travelers are strongly advised to check details with their airline prior to departure before traveling. For more information, visit the websites of British Airways, Emirates and Etihad. More information is also available on the IATA Travel Centre website. There are territorial disputes between the UAE and Iran over the islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb and the Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf. You should exercise great caution when traveling by sea in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Healthcare is generally of a high standard and the service is available throughout the Emirates. However, the availability of services, the quality of care and the qualifications of health professionals can vary considerably from one institution to another, especially outside major cities. You should thoroughly research the facilities before traveling or using the services. All passengers, except children under 1 year of age, traveling to China must have a negative COVID-19 rapid test certificate before traveling. You must arrive at the check-in counter 5 hours before your flight and take the test at Dubai International Airport, in the departures area of Emirates Terminal 3, next to Costa.

For more information, see China Travel Conditions (Opens in the same tab). Travellers departing from and transiting through the UAE will be prohibited from leaving the UAE if criminal or civil proceedings are brought against them. This includes travelers who simply transfer to the UAE without wanting to leave the airport. Travelers were arrested at the airport and their passports confiscated due to pending financial cases, unresolved disputes, late credit card payments, and previously unknown cases to the traveler. In such cases, some people were arrested and detained for long periods. Individuals are not allowed to leave the UAE until legal matters are fully resolved. This applies to all people, whether they are in the UAE as residents, tourists or simply transit passengers. UAE residents can check with UAE authorities if they are prohibited from leaving Dubai or Abu Dhabi due to ongoing business.

More information about this process can be found on the UAE Government portal. COVID-19 RT PCR test certificates must be issued by an authorized establishment in the passenger`s country of departure. Certificates that have already been presented for travel to another destination cannot be used for re-entry, even if they are still within the validity period. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food or water. The risk is higher in children, travellers travelling to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives, or travelling for a longer period of time. Check regularly for the latest information on COVID-19 travel and testing requirements for travel to, from Dubai or connecting flights via Dubai. If you plan to travel on an international cruise that is scheduled to call at a port in the United Arab Emirates, contact your travel agent for the latest information. Please check with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates prior to your trip. Any exemption must be requested by persons from the appropriate authorities prior to arrival at the airport or before making travel arrangements. Access to most public places and attractions in Abu Dhabi is only allowed to people with «green» status in the Al Hosn app, which requires compliance with approved testing requirements: Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada* It is important to note that entry requirements may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office to the destination you will be visiting to check for additional entry requirements. Travelers arriving in the UAE may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival, and travelers arriving in Dubai will be required to self-isolate until the COVID-19 PCR test is obtained.

The UAE has suspended entry for all travellers from or transit: if you travel to the UAE to meet someone you`ve only met online, you could be a victim of fraud. Be vigilant against scams by people who profess a friendship or romantic interest on the Internet. U.S. citizens are subject to all UAE immigration laws. U.S. citizens should familiarize themselves with these laws before traveling to or staying in the UAE. Harassment and assault: United States Citizens, especially women, should take precautions against the possibility of verbal and physical harassment or sexual assault when walking alone, consuming alcohol or taking a taxi. Female travelers should be aware that unintentional actions can cause unwanted attention. Taxi drivers should avoid sitting in the front seat of a taxi and should be aware that «small talk» may be misunderstood by some taxi drivers as excessive friendliness or even a form of suggestion. Female-driven taxis for the exclusive use of female passengers are available at some airports and by sea. Female travelers can recognize these special vehicles by their pink roofs. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE.

If you have a residence permit, your passport must be valid for at least 3 months to travel to the UAE. Flash floods and landslides can hamper land transport and limit the provision of basic services. Roads can be impassable and bridges damaged. You should consider checking with your transportation company or travel agency to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements. For more information, please contact the embassy, high commission or consulate of the country or territory you are visiting. Holders of a full UK passport will receive a free visitor/tourist visa upon arrival in the UAE. No registration is required prior to travel. Your passport will be stamped with the visa when you pass through the immigration office. The visa issued at the airport for British passport holders is valid for 30 days. As of December 30, 2021, vaccinated residents and visitors must have a Green Pass on their Al Hosn app to enter Abu Dhabi. Unvaccinated travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result received within 96 hours of entry.

In addition, all commuters (passengers and vehicle drivers) travelling to Abu Dhabi will be scanned by EDE devices at the border to obtain permission to enter the emirate. The protocols in place at all borders of Abu Dhabi may affect your travel times due to expected traffic jams. Although rare, women travelling alone may face some form of harassment, verbal abuse or physical aggression. Travel abroad to the above countries is not allowed for UAE nationals, with the exception of the following categories: This page reflects the UK Government`s understanding of the current rules for people travelling from the UK with a full `British citizen` passport for the most common types of travel. Criminal penalties: When traveling in or through the UAE, you are subject to its laws, even if you are a U.S. citizen. Before you travel, check to see if any restrictions or requirements are still in place. Abu Dhabi remains the safe, impressive and culturally rich destination you last visited.