Bahrain added to Abu Dhabi's 'green list' of quarantine-free countries

Travellers flying to the UAE capital from Bahrain will no longer need to quarantine

Travellers flying to Abu Dhabi from Bahrain will no longer need to quarantine upon arrival. Unsplash

Bahrain 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, Bahrain is the latest addition.

Originally published in December, the list is updated at least every two weeks with the most recent change taking place on Saturday, January 16.

Abu Dhabi's green list of countries and destinations details from where travellers can enter the emirate without the need to go into quarantine. Christopher Pike / The National

There are now a total of 18 destinations where travellers can visit from without needing to quarantine. They are:

• Bahrain
• 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

Prior to Bahrain's addition, other Gulf countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait had been added to the original list.

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

Inclusion in Abu Dhabi's travel list is dependent on the latest developments regarding a country’s Covid-19 protocols and guidelines. 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.

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2. Singapore is ranked in second place.

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6. The Netherlands

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7. Belgium also ties for seventh place.

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