Rules for entering Abu Dhabi from other emirates
Abu Dhabi authorities had enforced entry rules as part of COVID-19 restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. Those entering the capital had to undergo certain checks at the border. However, all entry rules have been removed as the overall COVID-19 situation in the UAE has improved a great deal.
ABU DHABI ENTRY RULES
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee (NCEMA) removed all entry rules for Abu Dhabi effective from 26th February 2022.
Earlier, all those entering Abu Dhabi from within the UAE had to undergo EDE scanning and a rapid antigen test. Travellers who tested positive had to undergo a quarantine period. But according to the latest rules, commuters can drive into Abu Dhabi without stopping for the checks mentioned above since those requirements are now waived off.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY RULES FOR INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS WHO WANT TO VISIT ABU DHABI?
Entry rules for international tourists have been eased and the Abu Dhabi Green list has been scrapped entirely. Vaccinated travellers or those who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 30 days don’t need a PCR test. Unvaccinated travellers still have to show a negative PCR test obtained within 48 hours of travel.
CAN WE VISIT PUBLIC PLACES IN ABU DHABI?
Most public places still require a green status on the Al Hosn App. You have to be fully vaccinated for the green status (this includes getting the booster shot if your second shot was more than six months ago plus a recent PCR test).
The Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disaster committee recently updated the rules for unvaccinated people entering tourist attractions and public places. They need to present a negative PCR test result taken in the last 48 hours to be allowed entry to various venues in the capital city.
WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
You can contact SEHA on 800-1717 for any queries that you may have.
The government periodically updates rules to ensure the safety of all residents. So don’t forget to bookmark this page, as we will update the new rules to enter Abu Dhabi if and when they are reintroduced.
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I have come Dubai on visit Visa . Then after 14days can I go abudhabi
Hello,
Yes, you can, provided you have a negative COVID-19 test result.
Do visitors have access to Abu Dhabi? What is the situation under the new law?i am in a visit visa .
Hi Unus,
Thank you for getting in touch with us. Presently, visitors are allowed entry into Abu Dhabi provided that they possess negative PCR or DPI tests that were taken 48 hours before their visit.
We hope this helps. Have a great day!
Hi
I have Dubai visa. I came yesterday from my home country to Dubai but I am working in abu dhabi. Please gide me I need to stay 10 days in Dubai or I can go now if I get pcr test nagitive
Hi Muhammad,
Thank you for getting in touch with us. As per the latest regulations, you can gain entry into Abu Dhabi if you receive a negative PCR or DPI test within 48 hours prior to your visit.
Hope this helps. Have a great day!
If the person has completed both the doses and a done a PCR test negative is he allowed to deliver goods for 7 days without staying in Abudhabi or is the test validity is for only 48 hrs. please help.
Hi Agnelo Barretto,
Thank you for getting in touch with us. As per the regulations, it is mandatory for all entrants to have received a negative PCR test 48 hours prior OR a negative DPI test 24 hours prior to entry into Abu Dhabi. The second dose will depend on your chosen test. For example, if you entered Abu Dhabi based on a PCR Test, you must take a follow-up PCR Test on the fourth day of your consecutive stay in the emirate.
For more information, please contact the Abu Dhabi Department of Health at +971-800-11111
Hope this helps. Have a great day!
hi i work as movers in moving company i wanted to know if i have to go two days from Dubai to Abudhabi For example if have to go 9th and 10th feb can i travel on same PCR negative result for both dates?
Hi Naveed,
You may enter Abu Dhabi with a negative PCR test taken 48 hours prior. You must take another PCR test on the fourth day of your stay if you plan on staying in the capital for four consecutive days.
Hope this helps. Have a great day!
Hi I’m traveling to Dubai in visit visa with my kids. What is the quwartine rules
Can I travel dubai to abudhabi with negative report my husband lives in abudhabi
Hi Jovita,
All travellers to Dubai will need to present a negative PCR test result for test that was taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure. You may also be required to take another PCR test upon arrival in Dubai, and will need to isolate in your residence/hotel until you receive the test result. If the test result is negative, you will not need to quarantine.
You can travel to Abu Dhabi from Dubai, but will need to provide a negative PCR test result that was issued within 48 hours of entry to Abu Dhabi
i am last travelling in 28 th feb iam a vaccination volunteer last i take the pcr test 3 rd march if need any pcr test in this period my visa is abhudhabi before entry dubai i aredy take covid test now alhosan app showing star
Hi Sebastian, thanks for writing to us!
If you have a gold star icon on the Alhosn app, you are eligible for special testing exemptions when entering Abu Dhabi. You will continue to be eligible for these exemptions as long as you follow the protocol for vaccine volunteers and have an active gold star on the Alhosn app.
Hi , I am on a visit visa and staying in Sharjah , I have spent more than 15 days now in Sharjah , If I have a negative PCR test , can visit Abu Dhabi the Capital City ?
Hi Ibrahim, thanks for writing to us!
Yes, you can visit Abu Dhabi, provided that you have a negative PCR test issued within 48 hours of entry, or a negative DPI test issued within 24 hours of entry.
Hi! I got vaccinated and tomorrow will be my 28th day since my 2nd dose..As informed I will receive an icon E in the Al Hosn app once completed..how long this icon will appear in my al hosn page? Thanks
Hi Rhico,
Thank you for getting in touch with us. The “E” sign in your Al Hosn app should appear after the 28 days are up. If it doesn’t appear, we recommend refreshing the app frequently after the 28th day.
Check out our guide on the Al Hosn App for more information on how to use it.
We hope this helps. Have a great day.
Hello my wife is coming to the UAE she will arrive in Dubai but I’m staying in Abu Dhabi is there any problem for her to enter Abu Dhabi
Hi Ibrahim,
Your wife can travel to Abu Dhabi from Dubai, but will need to provide a negative PCR test result that was issued within 48 hours of entry to Abu Dhabi.Have a great day!
Hi,
I’m going to Dubai on April, If I want go to Abu Dhabi do I need to quarantine or just negative both tests ? I’m travelling from Latvia.
Hi Anna,
Thank you for getting in touch with us.
You can travel to Abu Dhabi from Dubai, but will need to provide a negative PCR test result that was issued within 48 hours of entry to Abu Dhabi.
Hope this helps. Have a great day!
Hi
I am working in abu dhabi. I want to bring my wife on visit. She can travel same day to Abu dhabi after land in dubai airport..?? If i have tenancy contracts they will allow her to abu dhabi same day ..??
Hi Manpreet,
Thank you for getting in touch with us.
You can travel to Abu Dhabi from Dubai, but will need to provide a negative PCR test result that was issued within 48 hours of entry to Abu Dhabi.
Hope this helps. Have a great day!
Hello my wife came to UAE last two weeks but she is in shajah how can she come to Abu Dhabi?
Hi Ajang,
Thank you for reaching out to us. As per your query, your spouse can visit Abu Dhabi from Sharjah provided that she has a negative PCR test issued within 48 hours of entry into Abu Dhabi.
We hope this helps. Have a great day!