Russians are still free to enter the UAE without visas

Since March 17, 2020, the UAE authorities have temporarily stopped issuing entry visas to citizens of a number of countries, except for diplomatic ones.

The documents, which were released earlier on March 17, are in effect. This ban does not apply to Russians – follows from the official statement of Dubai airport.

The measure does not apply to passengers with passports of the following countries:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy (residents of Rome only, others not allowed entry), Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States.

Citizens of these countries will be able to safely travel to and within the UAE, but should be prepared for additional medical examination (screening) on arrival.

Mandatory screening on arrival (temperature measurement) is introduced for citizens of Italy (only Rome, the rest cannot enter), Lebanon, China, Syria, Thailand.

Temperature screening on departure is mandatory for passengers of any nationality.

Temporarily canceled until further notice flights from Dubai to Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Italy (except Rome), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Diwan, China (except Beijing), Syria (effective March 17), Turkey (effective March 17).

Source: atorus