The United Arab Emirates have announced a revision in procedures for travellers coming from Nigeria, South Africa and the Republic of India.
In a statement, the UAE disclosed that entry will be permitted to residents who have received two doses of UAE-approved vaccines.
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Travellers are also required to present a negative Covid-19 test result taken within 48 hours before departure.
UAE citizens are however exempted from these guidelines, The statement added that only QR Coded PCR Test Result Certificates are accepted.
All passengers must also take a rapid PCR test, 4 hours prior to flight departure, The guideline also states that Transit passengers should comply with entry protocols of final destinations.
They should present a negative PCR test certificate, with a QR Code from labs approved by the Nigerian government, All passengers must undergo a PCR test on arrival at Dubai Airport.
Transit passengers have also been directed to comply with entry protocols of final destinations, The changes will go into effect from Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)