Abu Dhabi's 'green' list: Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait added to destinations with quarantine-free arrivals

No quarantine period will be necessary for travellers arriving in the UAE capital from these countries

Qatar has been added to Abu Dhabi's green list of safe destinations. Unsplash

Qatar has been added to Abu Dhabi's updated list of countries and destinations from which travellers can enter the emirate without the need to go into quarantine.

In the most up-to-date review of the 'green list' of countries, regions and territories that require no quarantine in Abu Dhabi, Qatar is the most recent addition.

Originally published in December, the list is updated every two weeks. In addition to Qatar's inclusion, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have been added to the list since it was first published.

Australia, Greece, Greenland, Malaysia and Singapore, however, have been removed from the original list of 16 destinations.

The 17 destinations on Abu Dhabi's green list

Oman was also recently added to Abu Dhabi's list of 'green countries'. Getty Images

• Brunei
• China
• Hong Kong
• Isle of Man
• Kuwait
• Macao
• Mauritius
• Mongolia
• New Caledonia
• New Zealand
• Oman
• Qatar
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Saudi Arabia
• St Kitts and Nevis
• Taipei
• Thailand

Visit this page for a complete guide to all the destinations on Abu Dhabi's green list.

The UAE and Qatar signed an agreement on Tuesday, January 5 to restore ties between the two countries, with the UAE reopening air, land and sea borders with Qatar on Saturday.

Qatar has recorded 145,865 cases of the coronavirus, which is the 65th highest in the world.

Inclusion in Abu Dhabi's travel list is dependent on the latest developments regarding a country’s Covid-19 protocols and guidelines. The list was last updated on Saturday, January 9.

All international travellers to Abu Dhabi must present a negative PCR test result and take a second PCR test upon entering the capital.

Travellers from ‘green’ destinations do not need to isolate once they receive a negative test result. Travellers from other countries need to self-isolate for 10 days.

Anyone staying in Abu Dhabi must take a PCR test six days after their arrival, and then again on day 12 of their visit, for those staying for 12 consecutive days or longer.

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The world's most powerful passports in 2021

1. Japan is ranked number 1 in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index. The country offers citizens visa-free travel to 191 countries across the world. All images from Unsplash

2. Singapore is ranked in second place.

3. South Korea took the third spot alongside Germany.

3. Germany also ranked third with citizens able to travel to 189 countries visa-free.

4. Finland shares fourth place with three other countries.

4. Italy allows travellers access to 188 destinations.

4. Luxembourg also ranked fourth.

4. Spain also ranked fourth.

5. Austria tied for fifth place.

5. Denmark and Austria's passports allow visits to 187 countries visa-free..

6. Ireland shares the number six slot.

6. France joins Ireland with a score of 186.

6. The Netherlands

6. Portugal

6. Sweden

7. The US has slipped to seventh place.

7. The UK ranks in seventh position but this doesn't take into account temporary restrictions in place for UK passport holders.

7. Belgium also ties for seventh place.

7. Norway

7. New Zealand

7. Switzerland

8. The Czech Republic ties in eighth position.

8. Australia

8. Greece

8. Malta

9. Canada is the ninth most powerful passport in the world in 2021.

10. Hungary ranked in 10th place with access to 182 countries for its passport holders.

11. Iceland ranks 11th allowing passport holders access to 181 destinations visa-free.

11. Lithuania and three other countries share the 11th spot.

11. Poland

11. Slovakia

12. Latvia has visa-free access to 180 countries.

12. Slovenia pairs with Latvia.

13. Estonia is ranked in 13th place.

14. Liechtenstein ranks next with visa-free access to 178 countries for passport holders.

14. Malaysia shares the 14th spot.

15. Chile ties in 15th position.

15. Cyprus allows travellers to go to 174 countries without a visa.

15. Monaco

16. The UAE ranked 16th and was the only country to broker notable new visa-free travel waivers during the pandemic.

17. Romania ranks 17th.

18. Croatia shared spot 18 with Bulgaria and a score of 171.

18. Bulgaria

19. Argentina

19. Brazil

19. Hong Kong

20. San Marino rounds out the top 20.