Flights to UAE: Emirates lists 11 countries from where passengers can travel

Dubai - The passengers must have received the second vaccine dose at least 14 days prior to travel.

Dubai's flagship airline Emirates on Tuesday published a list of 11 countries from where stranded residents can return or transit provided they have received both Covid-19 vaccine doses in the UAE.

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Also, they must have received the second vaccine dose at least 14 days prior to travel and hold a certificate that proves this.

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"The UAE authorities have announced that effective August 5, 2021, eligible travellers from the countries below will be allowed to travel to/through the UAE," the airline said.

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Eligible travellers from the following countries will be allowed to travel to/through the UAE:

> India

> Pakistan

> Sri Lanka

> Uganda

> Nepal (Operated by flydubai)

Eligible customers will only be allowed to transit through UAE from the following countries:

The airline urged customers to check their website for updates on latest travel protocols, which will be published as soon as they are available.