Updated 18 August 2020 at 17:41 IST
Foreign residents need entry permit to enter Dubai amid COVID-19 pandemic
Dubai announced that it still requires foreign residents who are overseas to obtain permission before returning. It had reopened to foreign visitors in July.
Foreign residents travelling to Dubai will still have to obtain permission before returning as the city opens door for people again amid pandemic. Reports suggest that in March, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) suspended the entry of non-citizens as a measure to battle the novel coronavirus. However, on August 12, the United Arab Emirates came out with measures in order to ease few lockdown restrictions, including the entry of foreign residents to seek approval before coming back to the state.
Dubai prepares to battle against the novel coronavirus
According to reports, Dubai had reopened to foreign visitors in the month of July. Reportedly, Dubai on June 21 announced that it would allow international tourists from July 7 but with a set of conditions. All foreign tourists would have to show a certificate that they had tested negative for the coronavirus, not before 96 hours before arriving in Dubai. Abu Dhabi, which is the largest emirate has restricted movement with people requiring a negative COVID-19 test to enter.
Reports suggest that measures were taken to allow the residents either by granting them special exemptions or through an online registration system. Even after steps being taken, many had remained overseas. According to the reports by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority registration was no longer required to enter the UAE. Reports suggest that people returning are asked to submit their passport number and other details on a government website before they begin the travel. However, people overseas have highlighted that they have struggled to obtain approval to return as several applications have been rejected. According to reports, the UAE has recorded a total 64,541 coronavirus infections with 364 casualties.
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Published By : Akanksha Arora
Published On: 18 August 2020 at 17:42 IST