UAE: Authorities further ease COVID-19 restrictions as of Nov. 7 /update 85

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Authorities in the UAE have further eased COVID-19 restrictions as of Nov. 7. The wearing of facemasks is now optional in most public spaces, including on public transport and in places of worship. However, facemasks remain required inside medical facilities.

The green pass protocol on the country's Al Hosn contact-tracing application is no longer required to access public facilities. The application's use is now limited to providing proof of vaccination and test results inside and outside the country.

Persons who contract COVID-19 are still required to isolate for five days.

International Travel Restrictions
Entry regulations can vary significantly based on several factors, including the traveler's vaccination status and the emirate via which the individual is entering the UAE.

For details on international entry restrictions specific to Dubai, click here.

The UAE has resumed issuing tourist visas to individuals who are fully vaccinated with one of the WHO-approved vaccines. For more details on the UAE's entry restrictions, click here.

For details on COVID-19-related domestic measures and international entry restrictions specific to Abu Dhabi, click here.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Persons intending to travel to or within the UAE are advised to review current COVID-19-related restrictions regularly, particularly before departure. Follow all official instructions. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
Al Hosn App
Abu Dhabi's Green List
Abu Dhabi Media Office