Travel Update on tourist visas: 6 things you need to know

Here's everything you need to know:

UAE: Visa on arrival for passengers from 70 countries

1. Application for tourist visas will be open to people from all countries starting August 30, 2021.

2. Tourists will need to be vaccinated with anyone of the Covid-19 vaccines approved by WHO.

3. Tourist visas are also open for passengers from countries from which travel was previously restricted.

4. Passengers arriving on tourist visas must take a mandatory rapid PCR test on arrival at the airport

5. All previous rules for those unvaccinated, including exempted categories, are still there and remain same.

6. People travelling to the country and wishing to receive the benefits provided to those vaccinated in the UAE can register their vaccination via the ICA platform or Al Hosn application