Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has extended Al Hosn app green pass validity. From Wednesday, September 28, a negative PCR test on the app will get green status for 30 days.
With the updated COVID-19 protocols on the Al Hosn app, users will lose their green status after the 30 days and it will turn to grey. To maintain green status, users will still need a negative PCR test result received at least every 30 days.
Those who are unvaccinated will need a negative PCR test every seven days to keep a green status on Al Hosn app.
Having a green pass on the Al Hosn app is still required to enter public places in Abu Dhabi, including shopping malls, exhibitions and restaurants.
Prior to the update, green pass validity was set at 14 days.
Wondering about face masks? According to the most recent Abu Dhabi COVID update, mask wearing “is optional for all other open and closed facilities and places.” Masks are recommended for the elderly, vulnerable and people of determination, and are still required in mosques, hospitals, medical facilities and public transportation.
All food service providers, as well as those who have COVID-19 and symptoms, will be required to wear a mask at all times.
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The Al Hosn green pass validity update follows a wave of UAE COVID-19 protocol changes.
Wondering about travel? The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority announced that PCR testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers would stop from Saturday February 26. Abu Dhabi also did away with its green list so no travellers will have to quarantine. Later Abu Dhabi airport ended mandatory PCR testing on arrival.
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From Wed Sep 28.
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