UAE residents from 6 countries including India can return to UAE after vaccination. Travellers will have to apply online through the website of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship to get approval.
- Should hold a valid residence visa.
- Have received two doses of a UAE-approved vaccine. (Sinopharm, Oxford/AstraZeneca/Covishield, Pfizer/BioNTech, Sputnik V and Moderna)
- Should submit a negative PCR test result within 48 hours of the date of departure.
- Should apply for entry permission at https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/registerArrivals
- Dubai residents should also apply for entry permit at https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitServiceForm.aspx
A lab test will be conducted before they board the planes, and a PCR test will be done on arrival in the UAE. This will be followed by home quarantine.
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