The UAE has announced updated procedures for citizens of neighboring countries and those living in border areas, who are repeatedly entering and leaving the UAE through land borders.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority said the procedures will be effective from Tuesday.
All Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens, or foreigners who are vaccinated with approved vaccines and booster doses, must present a negative PCR test that does not exceed 14 days to enter land borders, according to local media reports.
They also have to undertake a PCR test on the sixth day of entry if they stayed six consecutive days or more.
As for the non-vaccinated, they must present a negative PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours before the date of arrival.
Those who will be staying in the UAE for four days or more must take a PCR test on the fourth day of entry, and take another PCR test on the eighth day if they will stay for eight days or more, the reports said.
The validity of the PCR test result has been extended for 14 days for vaccinated and non-vaccinated educational staff, students and parents of students who pick them up from educational institutions.
Other procedures related to supply chains will remain in place, the two entities said and urged the visitors to wear masks, maintain social distance and sterilize luggage.
Those with chronic diseases or those who experience Covid-19 symptoms have been advised against travel.
