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Maldives, Oman and Bahrain removed from Abu Dhabi's green list: Travellers to quarantine when returning to UAE


Evelyn Lau
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Abu Dhabi has updated its "green list" of countries and destinations from which travellers can enter the emirate without needing to quarantine on arrival.

Iceland and Bhutan are the latest additions to the list, while Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Thailand, Falkland Islands, Maldives and St Kitts and Nevis have been taken off the list.

Travellers from "green" destinations do not need to isolate once they receive a negative test result. However, those coming from other countries not on the list, will need to self-isolate for 10 days.

Scroll through our gallery above to see the latest update on Abu Dhabi's "green list" countries.

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

Iceland and Bhutan's Covid restrictions

Currently, those travelling to Iceland will need to undergo two Covid tests with a quarantine between them. The first test is taken upon arrival, with the second due five days later. The quarantine is lifted when a negative result is obtained from the second test.

Those who can present a valid international vaccination certificate for full vaccination with an approved vaccine against Covid-19, are exempt. However, there is no specification on where to obtain one. All arriving travellers need to pre-register at covid.is.

For travellers to Bhutan, visa on arrival is currently suspended, and those who have a visa or residence permit must quarantine for 21 days. They must also present a negative Covid PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure.

Inclusion on 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.

What are the countries on Abu Dhabi's "green list"?

These are the 12 countries on the list:

Australia

Bhutan

Brunei

China

Greenland

Hong Kong (SAR)

Iceland

Mauritius

Mongolia

New Zealand

Saudi Arabia

Singapore