Due to the epidemiological situation, in the United Arab Emirates, not all historical places can be visited, but beaches, shopping and entertainment centers are open. The rules for entering the UAE in 2021 require strict implementation.
Do Russians need a visa to the UAE in 2021
Citizens of the Russian Federation do not need to apply for a visa in advance to travel to the UAE. An entry permit is issued at the airport free of charge, for a period of 3 months. A tourist's passport is stamped with the date of arrival and departure from the country.
The rules for entering the UAE in 2021 allow a one-time visa extension for a period of 30 days, but this is a paid procedure. You need to contact the Immigration Department.
Rules for entering the UAE in connection with COVID-19
Tourists from Russia must have a certificate with a negative PCR test for COVID-19, sealed and issued no later than 3 days before departure. The certificate is issued by the country from which the citizen is flying. The Emirates authorities have approved a list of medical organizations made in which the PCR test will be suitable. Results from other laboratories will not be accepted.
The countdown of 72 hours during which the test results are valid starts from the moment the sample is taken. The time of delivery of the analysis must be recorded in the document. Digital copies from your phone will not be accepted. For control, the original of the certificate with a blue seal, where the text is translated into Arabic or English, is presented.
Initially, the certificate is presented at check-in for a flight from Russia. The document should reflect the result of the PCR test - polymerase chain reaction. Antibody tests and other test results are not recognized.
Children under 12 years of age are not eligible for testing.
Do you need a coronavirus test for those who fly through Dubai
Tourists traveling with a transfer through Dubai do not show the results of the PCR test, but they do not leave the airport transit area.
Passing the second test for COVID-19 at Dubai airport
Upon arrival in the Emirates, each passenger re-takes the COVID-19 test right at the airport. The procedure is free of charge. The result will be ready within 24 hours. The rules for entering the UAE in 2021 determine that at this time, vacationers must be in self-isolation. The address of stay is indicated in the "Declaration of health". The self-isolation mode is removed when a negative test result is obtained.
If it turns out that a tourist is a carrier of a coronavirus infection, the severity of the disease is first determined. The person is then placed in a clinic or quarantined for two weeks. The test is repeated after 14 days. Family members will have to be in self-isolation all this time. The place of stay will be a hotel or inn.
Medical insurance and health declaration
Air passengers traveling to the UAE must take out health insurance completed in Arabic or English. It should be printed and hand held. The policy is issued for the entire period of stay abroad.
There should also be a health questionnaire on hand. It is filled out in English with personal data and self-isolation address.
Rules of entry into the UAE for vaccinated against Covid-19
Vaccinated tourists arriving in Abu Dhabi take a PCR test for COVID-19. Quarantine is not obligatory to comply with them. The second test is taken on the 6th day after arrival in the country. This rule applies to travelers from Green List countries.
Russia is not on this list. The rules of entry grafted by Sputnik in 2021 also require the observance of antiquated measures. Tourists who arrive in Abu Dhabi undergo mandatory quarantine for 10 days, and before that they present a response to a PCR test made at home.
New Aeroflot and Flydubai rules in 2021
Aeroflot has introduced new rules for hand luggage. You can see the changes on the company's website. Flights to the UAE are carried out once a week. When announcing new flights, the company provides all the necessary information.
Flydubai regularly publishes data for travelers planning to visit the UAE. You can also book air tickets here.
What are the restrictions in the UAE for tourists in 2021
During the rest, tourists are required to observe antiquity events. The main limitations are as follows:
- The social distance is set at 2 m.
- You need to wear a mask when walking outdoors and, moreover, in public places. You can take it off while playing sports and while eating. If there are only members of the same family in the car, masks can also be omitted.
- Amusement parks have reduced the number of visitors.
- A maximum of 10 people can ride water transport. Abu Dhabi's water parks provide guests with free reusable masks.
- At the entrance to most entertainment establishments, temperature is measured and hand sanitizers are installed.
- In Dubai, hotels, beaches, swimming pools, shopping centers allow 70% of the usual number of visitors.
- Cinemas, indoor sports facilities are filled up to 50%.
- Restaurants and cafes are open until 01:00, bars and pubs are closed. There is a limit on the number of visitors.
What insurance is needed with Covid-19 coverage and where to get it
Travel health insurance is checked at every stage of the journey. A boarding pass for a flight is issued only after presenting a test and insurance. There are no specific insurance requirements, the set of risks and the insured amount are chosen by the tourist. But you need to understand that if a Russian gets sick, there will be no support from the authorities of the southern country.
You need to issue an insurance policy with coverage for the risk of COVID-19 disease.
Experts recommend choosing the amount of insurance coverage of at least $ 50 thousand. Tourists will be able to get help only in private clinics, which is not cheap. The policy can be obtained from any Russian insurance company.
Why COVID19 DXB Smart App is needed and how to install it
If you wish to visit the UAE, you will need to download the COVID-19 DXB Smart App to your phone. It is suitable for iPhones and Android smartphones.
Without an installed application, they may not be allowed on the coast.
The application must be activated before arriving in the country of rest. The questionnaire is filled with personal data from the passport and air ticket in English. The results of the test passed at the airport will come to the phone through this program.
How to Install COVID-19 DXB Smart App:
- Download to your phone from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Market.
- Open the downloaded file.
- Select English during installation.
- Allow sending notifications.
- Press "Start".
- Enter first and last name in English.
- Enter email address.
- Enter the code +7, select the Russian Federation, enter the mobile phone number without "7".
- Answer "yes" to the offer to verify the number.
- Enter the code received by SMS.
- Fill out the form in English.
The application will work after entering all the required personal data.
Tourism business specialist Tatyana Krivova: “The application allows the Arab authorities to track the route of travelers. The situation with the coronavirus is still tense, therefore, in the event of a tourist's illness, it will be easy for doctors and authorities to establish the location of citizens of another country, which means, to stop the spread of the virus. "
Rules for returning to Russia from the United Arab Emirates
When registering back for a flight to Russia, citizens submit a completed form on the State Services portal. The questionnaire for those who left the Russian Federation is issued in electronic form. Show it at the control at the UAE airport. The completed form can be printed or stored on your smartphone.
According to the rules for entering Russia from the UAE in 2021, upon arrival in the country, travelers must pass tests for COVID-19 using the PCR method. Until a negative result is obtained, you will need to remain in self-isolation. The result of the PCR test must be entered in a special form on the State Services portal.
A laboratory test for COVID-19 by PCR may not be necessary if there is documented data on the disease transferred in the last six months or a certificate confirming vaccination less than a year before the trip.
The United Arab Emirates is open for visa-free tourism. Russians arriving at resorts must pass a PCR test for COVID-19. Travel is possible with the observance of antiquated measures.
