UAE opens tourist visas to vaccinated people from all countries

UAE opens tourist visas to vaccinated people from all countries

Yesterday (August 28), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it will open its doors to receive tourist visa applications for visitors who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 since August 30. next.

The UAE's Federal Identity and Citizenship Agency and the UAE's National Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Management Agency have announced the opening of tourist visa applications to visitors from all countries. countries from August 30, provided that they have been vaccinated with all doses of the Covid-19 vaccine approved by the World Health Organization.

International visitors to the UAE. Photo: Getty

This is in line with the UAE's strategy to strike a balance between the public health sector and other key sectors, thereby supporting national efforts to achieve a sustainable economic recovery.

This decision includes countries that were previously banned from entering the UAE, requiring travelers to undergo rapid PCR testing at the airport. At the same time, the previous requirements remain in effect for unvaccinated groups.