UAE, Egypt, Maldives: entry rules for Russians

Russia resumes mutual flights with Egypt, UAE, Maldives.What kind of certificates are needed about coronavirus tests, who needs airport tests, a visa and other rules of entry to these countries?

Egypt

Flights from Russia are only possible to Cairo. Air communication with the resorts of Egypt was not opened - you can get there from Cairo, by land or by internal flight in Egypt.

A visa to Egypt is needed, Russians can get it on arrival, the cost is $ 25.

A negative coronavirus test result is required. The analysis shall be carried out no later than 72 hours before entering Egypt. The period of 72 hours is counted from the time and date of collection of biomaterial in the laboratory (specified in the certificate), and not from the date of reference.

The test results should be in Arabic or English. You cannot take the test at Cairo Airport.

For Russians who arrive through third countries to the Egyptian airports of resort cities (Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Taba), a certificate with the test results from Russia is not required. But in case of her absence, they will need to be tested on arrival. The cost of a PCR test at the resort airport is $ 30.

Self-isolation (quarantine) when arriving in Cairo and having a certificate with a negative test result is not necessary. Arriving in resorts not through Cairo and without certificates – yes, before receiving the test results, self-isolate in the hotel for 12 hours.

Maldives

Flights from Russia fly to the international airport Male (Velana), from there tourists are transported to other islands.

Entry for Russians is visa-free.

A negative coronavirus test result is required. A negative PCR test for COVID-19 is required. The limitation period for taking the test is no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Maldives. The period is counted from the time and date of collection of biomaterial.

Compulsory thermometry, tourists with symptoms of SARS pass a PCR test at their own expense ($ 100). With a positive test result, tourists go to quarantine with payment at their own expense.

Passengers must complete health declarations at Maldives airport or on the Maldives Migration Service website no later than 24 hours before departure.

When crossing the border in the Maldives, you must have a printed voucher for accommodation, tickets in both directions and medical insurance.

On the return flight home, for boarding on a / k Etihad, Emirates, Qatar (list a / k can be changed), a negative PCR test is required for a limitation period of no more than 72 hours before boarding the aircraft. To pass the test in the Maldives, in 90% of cases, the test will be paid.

Self-isolation (quarantine) is necessary for persons who, when tested on arrival, will have a positive test for coronavirus due to symptoms. Staying in quarantine is at your own expense.

Travel insurance is required, including COVID-19 treatment.

United Arab Emirates

Flights from Russia are carried out to Dubai. Other emirates do not allow Russian tourists, they have their own rules, including those involving quarantine.

The visa, as before, is issued to Russians on arrival, it is free.

A negative test result for coronavirus is required, no more than 96 hours before departure to Dubai, you need to pass a PCR test for COVID-19 in an official laboratory. The period of 96 hours is counted from the time and date of collection of biomaterial in the laboratory (specified in the certificate), and not from the date of receipt of the certificate.

At Dubai airport, you need to install an application on smartphones to track the location and health status.

Before receiving the results of the PCR test done at Dubai Airport (about 48 hours), tourists self-isolate at the hotel. The information needs clarification.

You need travel insurance that includes COVID-19 treatment. Emirates has included international coronavirus insurance in the ticket price.

Source: atorus

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