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COVID-19 Information

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The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizens and non-immigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information please visit the CDC International Travel site.

Entry and Exit Requirements for the UAE

Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No
Information on COVID-related entry requirements is available from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways and Emirates
Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No
Passengers travelling from or through Dubai or Abu Dhabi are only required to comply with the transit requirements and travel requirements of their final destination.

UAE Quarantine Information 

Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine upon arrival? No
- S. citizens in the United Arab Emirates are subject to the health and safety policies of the local government. Quarantine requirements for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 at any point while present in the UAE will be required to quarantine for five (5) days in their private residence or hotel.
- S. citizens may be required to pay all related quarantine costs, including flight disruptions.
- The penalty for violating UAE quarantine rules is AED 50,000 (13,600 USD)

COVID-19 Testing

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S. citizens may obtain a COVID-19 test throughout the UAE at private facilities and official government health centers.
Information on COVID-19 testing locations is available on the SEHA website.
Test results are usually sent via text message or email.
General information on COVID-19 in the UAE is available on the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP).

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

Are vaccines available in the United Arab Emirates for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
Residents and visitors may receive COVID-19 vaccines at any SEHA vaccination center, but only residents may receive vaccines free of charge.
Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.

Movement Restrictions

Is a curfew in place? No 
Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No

UAE Resources:

US Resources:

Fines for Non-Compliance (if applicable)

The UAE Attorney General announced that individuals failing to follow rules and regulations to curb the spread of COVID-19 will face fines varying from 1,000 to 100,000 AED (Emirati dirhams). Fines may change regularly. Information on fines is available from UAE official sources.

COVID-19 Information (2023)

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