Abu Dhabi updates 'green list' countries

Saturday, 25 December 2021 16:14

By ARN News Staff

Abu Dhabi has updated the ‘Green List’ of countries for inbound travel into the emirate effective from December 26.

Making the announcement, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) said all travellers arriving from the updated ‘Green List’ destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in Abu Dhabi.

Travellers will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, valid for a maximum of 48 hours before departure and undergo a PCR test upon arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Vaccinated passengers from the updated ‘Green List’ will take another PCR test on day 6 (the day of arrival into Abu Dhabi is counted as day 1). Unvaccinated travellers arriving from the ‘Green List’ countries are required to take PCR tests on days 6 and 9.

Countries, regions, and territories included on the ‘Green List’ will be regularly updated based on international developments. Inclusion on the list is subject to strict criteria of health and safety protocols for travel, ensuring and prioritising the wellbeing of the UAE community.

To note, the countries included on the ‘Green List’ have been given the green light for travel and refer to inbound travel origin, not citizenship of the passenger.

Below is the updated ‘Green List’ as of 26 December 2021 – 12:01 am:

Albania
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma
Cambodia
Canada
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong (SAR)
Hungary
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Maldives
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Ireland
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan, Province of China
Tajikistan
Thailand
Yemen
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uzbekistan

More information on the ‘Green List' can be found on www.visitabudhabi.com.

An updated Green List of countries, regions and territories from where individuals can enter #AbuDhabi emirate has been released, effective 26 December 2021. pic.twitter.com/u0DORb6g5g
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) December 24, 2021

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