Dubai: The entry guidelines for people within the UAE, entering the emirate of Abu Dhabi, have been updated, based on an announcement by the Abu Dhabi Media Office on October 22.
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved procedures for all UAE citizens and residents entering the emirate, including returning residents, which will come into effect from December 24, 2020.
Validity of negative PCR or DPI test increased
Citizens and residents must take a RT-PCR test (Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test) or Laser-based DPI (Diffractive Phase Interferometry) test and receive a negative result within 72 hours of entering Abu Dhabi. The earlier validity for these two tests was 48 hours.
Re-test on Day 6
The requirement for a re-test has also been updated. If a person is staying in the emirate for six or more consecutive days, they would need to take a PCR test on Day 6 from entry, or be liable for fines, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The day of arrival in Abu Dhabi is counted as Day 1.
For example, if entering Abu Dhabi on Sunday (Day 1) and staying for six or more days, a PCR test is mandatory on Friday (Day 6).
Exemption
Volunteers in the National Vaccination Programme and Phase III clinical trials who have an identification mark (letter E or golden star) on the Alhosn app are exempt from these measures and are authorised to use emergency vehicle lanes when entering Abu Dhabi.