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Etihad Airways announce resumption of visas on arrival in Abu Dhabi

Eligible people can get a visa on arrival but will have to follow safety measures

by Time Out staff

Etihad Airways has announced that you can now enter Abu Dhabi if you’re eligible for a visa on arrival. 

Individuals travelling to Abu Dhabi will still have to follow quarantine procedures if staying in the UAE capital.

Currently, all passengers arriving in Abu Dhabi are required to quarantine for 14 days.

In September, the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship announced that tourists can visit Abu Dhabi.

For residents, before departure you must obtain entry permission from The Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship (ICA). To apply, click here.

In addition, all arriving passengers must wear an electronic wristband for 14 days during quarantine.

Some travellers coming to the UAE are required to take a PCR nasal swab test before boarding a flight.

International travellers are also expected to disclose the date of entry at all ports and are required to abide by the 14-day quarantine regulations in Abu Dhabi.

Additionally, for all arrivals in Abu Dhabi a second COVID-19 test will be arranged on the 12th day of quarantine, if negative, the wristband is removed after 14 days.

Failure to follow the correct quarantine procedures can result in fines as outlined by the Attorney General.

For information for travellers arriving in Abu Dhabi but travelling to other emirates, click here.

For up to date travel guidelines from Etihad, click here.

For information on eligibility for visa on arrival, click here.

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