COVID-19: Abu Dhabi updates border entry regulations

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The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the COVID-19 Pandemic has updated the rules for entering the emirate from February 1.

The procedures continue to allow entry into the emirate within 48 hours of receiving a negative PCR test result. Those staying in the emirate for four days or more, must take a PCR test on day four, and another PCR test on day eight of entry for those staying for eight days or more.

The updated procedures allows entry with a negative DPI test result, but within 24 hours instead of 48 hours. DPI tests cannot be used to enter Abu Dhabi two consecutive times, which could be proven using Alhosn app. Those entering Abu Dhabi using a DPI test and staying in the emirate for more than 48 hours, must take a PCR test on day three of entry, and take another PCR test on day seven of entry for those staying for seven days or more.

The procedures apply to all UAE citizens and residents, including Abu Dhabi residents, except for volunteers in Phase III vaccine clinical trials and those who are vaccinated as part of national vaccination programmes who have active icons (gold star or letter E) on Alhosn app, who should adhere to their respective protocols.

Those who do not take the required tests are liable for fines.


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