Green list Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and also one of the most popular choices for tourists around the world.
Abu Dhabi represents a unique combination of modern architecture with elements of oriental style. The city offers recreation opportunities for every taste: here you can visit a huge shopping mall and have a shopping spree, dine in a luxurious gourmet restaurant or spend time at a resort sunbathing on beautiful beaches.
First time visitors to Abu Dhabi will notice that the city has incorporated the best elements of modern tourism. There are many five-star hotels with uniquely designed rooms.
Do travelers arriving from Russia need to comply with quarantine when entering Abu Dhabi?
In 2021, all passengers from the Russian Federation had to submit to a PCR test for COVID-19 upon arrival in Abu Dhabi. If positive, passengers also had to undergo a mandatory ten-day post-arrival quarantine. If the test was negative, no quarantine was required.
The situation has changed for the better. Since November 8, 2022 Abu Dhabi has updated the Green List of countries. So, the authorities of Abu Dhabi canceled the requirement to provide a PCR test and a certificate of vaccination to enter the country, including for Russia. We will tell you more about this below.
What is the Green List?
The so-called "Green List" is a list of countries from which tourists can enter or leave the UAE without having to undergo quarantine. The list was compiled by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.
The list of Green List countries is regularly updated, and in November 2022 Abu Dhabi was expanded. Now the list includes Russia, so now all quarantine restrictions have been removed for Russian tourists. Now, on arrival in Abu Dhabi, you can immediately go for a walk around the city, to a shopping center or to a business meeting.
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The updated Green List of countries to enter Abu Dhabi in 2024
For March 2024, there are more than 80 countries on the Abu Dhabi Green Country List. Here are some of them:
Albania
Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Barbados
Brazil
Belarus
Belgium
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Honduras
Hungary
Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region of China
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Nauru
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Ireland
Romania
Russia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Bahamas
Netherlands
United Kingdom
USA
Ukraine
Uruguay
Vatican City
Visa to the United Arab Emirates
There are different types of visas in the UAE, which depend on the purpose and duration of visit to the country. Before the visa application process, it is important to choose the right type of document.
UAE visas are:
· Transit Visa is required if you need to stay in the UAE for more than a day while traveling to another country. It is valid for 96 hours and can be issued for up to 2 months.
· Tourist Visa allows you to stay in the country for 29 days but is issued for a period of 58 days. It cannot be extended.
· Cruise Visa is valid for 2 months and allows you to stay in the country for a maximum of 4 consecutive days. It takes 10 to 14 workdays to issue.
· Visit Visa is required if you plan to visit relatives in the Arab Emirates. It allows you to stay in the country for 29 days and is valid for 58 days. Unlike a tourist visa, a visitor visa can be extended.
· Service Visa is intended for business travel and is issued by companies registered in the UAE. It is valid for 14 days and is issued for a period of 60 days.
· Residence Visa is an analog of the residence permit, which is obtained by entrepreneurs and investors. It provides maximum opportunities for living in the country and is issued for up to 10 years. The minimum investment amount must be AED 750,000.
Rules of entry to the UAE for Russian tourists
Russian citizens do not need a visa to enter the UAE. Travelers arriving from the Russian Federation can stay in the country for up to 90 days within six months. It is also possible to extend the visa for 30 days. During the year, the total time of stay in the UAE can be 180 days, provided you have a valid passport. The validity of the passport must be at least six months from the date of entry into the country.
You can extend your stay either by leaving the country and returning or by contacting the relevant UAE migration authorities.
When traveling with a child, the child must have their own passport. Also remember:
If the child is traveling without their parents or with someone who is not their legal representative, a notarized consent for the child to travel abroad will be required. The consent must be translated into English and also notarized.
If the child and the accompanying adult have different surnames, bring a notarized copy of the child's birth certificate in English.
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