Combatting COVID-19: Abu Dhabi updates quarantine-free 'Green List'

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 11:53

By ARN News Staff

Abu Dhabi has updated its list of countries for passengers who do not have to quarantine on arrival in the UAE.

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi says the travellers will still be required to undergo COVID-19 PCR tests when they arrive at the airport.

Several nations including Oman and Saudi Arabia have been removed from the no-quarantine list.

The full list now comprises of:

Australia
Bhutan
Brunei
China
Greenland
Hong Kong (SAR)
Iceland
Mauritius
New Zealand
Singapore

The list remains subject to change based on global pandemic developments.

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