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Travel
guidelines
and regulations
Countries around the world have issued specific rules and regulations to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep
you protected when you travel. It’s really important that you read these guidelines before you travel, and follow
them at all times.

From 24 December, Abu Dhabi will reopen to tourists – and we can’t wait to welcome you back! You’ll be exempt
from quarantine if you’re travelling from select countries. Always check in advance.

New global travel restrictions are currently impacting travel across India, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
and the UK. Check guidelines below for more details.

Understand the travel regulations for your trip

Find out everything you need to know before you fly to start planning your trip. Understand when you need to
carry out your COVID-19 PCR test and learn more about quarantine requirements for your destination. 

Enter your origin or destination city

Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi
No quarantine when you travel from select countries. See list of countries b

Last updated 23 December 2020

Visa on arrival available COVID-19 PCR test required 96 hours COVID-19 global wellness c
before your flight, or 72 hours if you’re with every ticket
flying from the UK

Testing and entry requirements More travel information 

Travel to the UAE quarantine-free from select countries
Take a COVID-19 PCR test no more than 96 hours before your flight departure time to
Abu Dhabi
Take a COVID-19 PCR test no more than 72 hours before your flight departure time if
you are flying from the UK to the UAE
Download the Al Hosn app (https://www.alhosnapp.ae/en/home/)
If you are a UAE resident flying to Abu Dhabi, visit uaeentry.ica.gov.ae
(https://uaeentry.ica.gov.ae/)
If you are unable to present proof of your negative COVID-19 PCR test, y
permitted to travel
You must wear a mask at all times when you travel
Read about our health and hygiene measures at etihad.com/wellness
(https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/fly-etihad/health-and-wellness)

Read detailed travel information for flying to and from Abu Dhabi

Flying to Abu Dhabi Flying from Abu Dhabi

From 24 December, Abu Dhabi will reopen to tourists without quarantine from select destinations. You’re able to
fly to Abu Dhabi if you are a UAE national or resident, or if you are eligible for a visa on arrival
(https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/fly-etihad/visas)

If you’re travelling from any of the countries or regions listed below, or you’re taking part in the National
Vaccination Programme in the UAE, you’ll be exempt from quarantine requirements when you arrive:

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Australia
Brunei
Mainland China
Greece
Greenland
Hong Kong
Malaysia
Mauritius
New Zealand
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Uzbekistan
Vietnam

You must take a COVD-19 PCR test on day 6 and day 12 of your arrival into Abu Dhabi. Read more
(https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/travel-updates/all-destinations-travel-guides).

If you are travelling from any other country, you are required to quarantine for 10 days upon your arrival in Abu
Dhabi at home or at a hotel. If you are travelling from a country deemed high-risk by the UAE authorities, you
may be subject to quarantine in a government facility. You will be required to wear a medically approved
wristband for the duration of your quarantine – this will be provided by the authorities at Abu Dhabi Airport after
you clear immigration. You are exempt from having to wear the wristband if you:

Are under the age of 18 or over the age of 69

Suffer from a mental disability
Live in a nursing home or long-term care facility
Suffer from Chronic rheumatological conditions
Hold a diplomatic passport
You can read more about the quarantine guidelines from the links below:

Abu Dhabi quarantine guidelines

(https://www.etihad.com/content/dam/eag/etihadairways/etihadcom/Global/pdf/abu-dhabi-
rapid-travel-info.pdf) – English
Abu Dhabi quarantine guidelines
(https://www.etihad.com/content/dam/eag/etihadairways/etihadcom/Global/pdf/process-for-
guests-travelling-to-other-UAE-emirates-final_AR.pdf) – Arabic

You will undergo thermal screening and COVID-19 PCR testing when you land at Abu Dhabi airport. This applies to
all guests, excluding children under 12.

If you are exempt from quarantine, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test on day 6 and day 12 of your arrival into
Abu Dhabi. Children under 12 are exempt from testing unless they show symptoms of Coronavirus.

If you are required to quarantine, you must repeat a COVID-19 PCR test on day 8 of your arrival into Abu Dhabi.
Subject to a negative test result, your wristband will then be removed on day 10. Children under 12 are exempt
from testing unless they show symptoms of Coronavirus.

After landing in Abu Dhabi, you are only permitted to travel to another UAE emirate by Airport Taxi, Etihad
Chauffeur or Etihad Express Coach. If for any reason you are unable to travel this way, you will be required to
follow standard Abu Dhabi quarantine guidelines.

You will be asked to complete a form agreeing to self-isolate and do everything you can to limit the spread of
COVID-19 in the UAE. We recommend you complete this form in advance of your trip. Download now. 

Please download the Al Hosn app  before you fly to Abu Dhabi.

If you are a UAE resident, please visit uaeentry.ica.gov.ae to verify your UAE entry status.

It is mandatory to have a COVID-19 PCR test before you fly with Etihad Airways – you will only be permitted to fly if
you have a negative test result. Your test result should be issued in English, Arabic or in the language of your
departure country.

If you are travelling to the UAE from the UK, your test must be carried a maximum of 72 hours before your flight
departure time. Otherwise, your test must be carried out a maximum of 96 hours before your flight departure
time. Your test can be taken at any government accredited medical facility. Timings will differ if you are flying
from China and other select destinations. Guests departing Pakistan and India must use an Etihad approved
medical facility.

Children under 12 and people with severe and moderate disabilities are exempt from COVID-19 PCR testing.

Remember to print your test results and keep them with you throughout your trip – you will be required to
present your result for validation at check in You may also present your test result via the Al Hosn app
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present your result for validation at check-in. You may also present your test result via the Al Hosn app.

Nationals of the Republic of Korea traveling under the Fast Track programme and arriving at Abu Dhabi must
have a pre-approval to enter and an 'Isolation Exemption Certificate'.

Nationals of Indonesia traveling under the Safe Travel Corridor programme must have an entry permit and a
return ticket.

Abu Dhabi travel guide

(https://www.etihad.com/content/dam/eag/etihadairways/etihadcom/Global/pdf/abu-dhabi-
rapid-travel-info.pdf)

Make sure you have a COVID-19 PCR test before you fly

COVID-19 PCR testing is mandatory before every flight to give you the confidence to travel the world again. 

Depending on where you are flying to, your test must be carried out between 48, 72 or 96 hours ahead of your
flight departure time. Please make sure your test result is in the language mandated by the government of your
destination country.

If you're flying with Etihad Airways between 1 October 2020 and 31 March 2021, COVID-19 PCR testing is included
with your ticket. If you are flying to China, you will be required to arrange a COVID-19 PCR test at an approved
SEHA or G42 clinic. 

Visit any Life Dx authorized sample collection facility in the UAE, or arrange for your sample to be collected from
home if you are flying in Business or First. Book at lifedx.net/etihad (https://www.lifedx.net/etihad/), call 600 551
636 or email passengers@lifedx.net. 

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Children under 12 and people with severe and moderate disabilities are exempt from COVID-19 PCR testing,
though this is subject to the regulations at your destination.  

Remember to print your test result as you will be required to present it for validation at check-in. You must
present a medical certificate or other relevant document, clearly stating the type of test and the result. 

You may also present your test result via the Al Hosn app (https://www.alhosnapp.ae/en/home/) if you are
flying to Abu Dhabi.

If your test is positive or you are unable to present proof of your negative COVID-19 PCR test, you will not be
permitted to travel. You can rearrange your flight for free, or cancel and use the value of your flight towards your
next trip with Etihad Credit. Read more (https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/manage)

COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover

COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover is included with every Etihad Airways ticket up to 31 March 2021 – just
one of the ways we promise to keep you protected with Etihad Wellness.

Our COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover is an extension to your travel insurance, giving you extra peace of
mind as you travel the world. If you’re diagnosed with COVID-19 whilst you’re away, we’ll take care of your medical
expenses and quarantine costs.

For extra peace of mind and protection, we always recommend you purchase travel insurance
(https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/fly-etihad/travel-insurance) before you fly.

Travel with confidence (https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/fly-etihad/travel-insurance/covid-19-insurance-cover)

Plan your trip

Book a flight
Book your flight at etihad.com. If you are a UAE resident, you no longer require ICA approval to return to Abu
Dhabi.

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Arrange a COVID-19 PCR test

Your COVID-19 PCR test must be carried out a maximum of 96 hours before your flight departure time.

Find a clinic

You’re fit to fly
When you receive your negative COVID-19 PCR test, you’re fit to fly. 

See our latest network (https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/travel-updates/our-network)

Check travel regulations

Always check global travel regulations before you fly.

Check now

Read our wellness guide

Find out about the steps we’re taking to make sure you feel safe and well when you travel with Etihad Wellness. 

Read our wellness guide (https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/fly-etihad/health-and-wellness)

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