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UAE allows return of fully vaccinated residents from India and other countries

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<strong>Starting Sunday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will permit the return of fully vaccinated residents coming from the countries previously on its suspended list.</strong></p>
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The country's National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) announced today that holders of valid UAE residence visa who are fully vaccinated with World Health Organisation-approved vaccines will be allowed entry from September 12.<br />
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The decision covers passengers coming from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Namibia, Zambia, Congo, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan, the two authorities said in a joint statement today.<br />
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Arriving passengers must apply via the ICA website and complete the vaccination application in order to get the necessary approvals, in addition to presenting the approved vaccination certification upon departure for the UAE.<br />
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A negative PCR test result, done within 48 hours before departure at an approved lab that has a QR code, must also be presented before departure.<br />
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They must also undertake a Rapid PCR test before boarding and another PCR test on the fourth and eight day of arrival while complying with all precautionary measures in place, are also required.<br />
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Children under 16 years old are exempt from these procedures.<br />
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Those who are fully vaccinated with any WHO-approved vaccines and who have been staying in one of the countries in the suspended list for more than six months since suspension decision was issued for each country, can come to the country under a new entry permit, and rectify their status after entry.<br />
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The UAE government said that all other previously announced precautionary measures for unvaccinated people coming from those countries remain in place.<br />
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<strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.indianarrative.com/latest-news/abu-dhabi-has-lifted-quarantine-measures-starting-september-112670.html">Abu Dhabi has lifted quarantine measures starting September 5, 2021</a><br />
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IN Bureau

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