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COVID-19: UAE announces fresh travel rules for Nigeria, South Africa

Dubai on Saturday eased travel restrictions for passengers from South Africa and Nigeria, effective Wednesday, June 23.

UAE had insisted on travelers from Nigeria undergoing several other covid-19 tests after the initial test in Nigeria. Announcing the resumption of flight between the two countries yesterday, a message from the Dubai Media Office said passengers from Nigeria are now expected to have received a negative result for a PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure.”

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Fore the record: If you’re travelling from either South Africa or Nigeria to Dubai, here’s all you need to know:

Passengers from Nigeria to Dubai:

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1. Passengers must have received a negative test result for a PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure. UAE citizens are exempted.

2. Passengers should present a negative PCR test certificate with a QR code from labs approved by the Nigerian government.

3. All passengers must undergo a PCR test on arrival at Dubai airport.

4. Transit passengers should comply with entry protocols of their final destination.

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Passengers from South Africa to Dubai:

1. Passengers should have received two doses of a vaccine approved by UAE authorities.

2. Passengers must present a negative test result for a PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure. UAE citizens are exempted.

3. All passengers must undergo a PCR test on arrival at Dubai airport.

4. Transit passengers should comply with entry protocols of the final destination.