Dubai announces new covid test requirements for travellers

[spike.t]

Just seen this...change is from 72 hours to 48 hours

Dubai makes RT-PCR test report mandatory 48 hours before departure

Dubai has now set new rules for travellers, including the need for an RT-PCR report that must be done within 48 hours before departure. Up until now travellers could get the test done 72 hours before departure, but that has now changed.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

 

[BRICKBURN]

Apparently that India Variant is causing them some concern.
Damn!

 

[buck wild]

well that sucks- we have two layovers in Dubai for my late July trip to Zim.
Thanks for posting

 

[Red Leg]

I would assume if you can meet the destination 72 hr requirement, the Dubai requirement would be easy?

 

[rinehart0050]

Thanks for the info! Same requirement as Zim.

 

[Manny R]

I am traveling on Emirates and transiting through Dubai to Johannesburg. On Emirates website it still states 72 hours for a PCR Test.

 

[rinehart0050]

I believe the new requirement is for travelers from India exclusively.