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Latest Covid-19 Update

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Latest Covid-19 Update

The safety and wellbeing of all our customers and community
members is of paramount importance at this time. By working closely with the Dubai
Health Authority, we are ensuring the correct procedures are taken in the airport
environment. Dubai Airports continues to maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene
standards.
As part of our response to the ongoing situation around Covid-19, Dubai Airports can
confirm the following information, as directed by the UAE's General Civil Aviation
Authority (GCAA), the UAE health authorities and other relevant authorities. Given
airlines may have implemented flight cancellations for commercial reasons, we advise
customers to check with their airline in advance of travel.

Issuance of Visas

Effective March 17, UAE authorities have temporarily suspended the issuance of all
entry visas. This does not apply to those passengers holding diplomatic passports or
those who have had visas issued prior to March 17.
It also does not apply to passengers who hold passports from the following countries.
These passengers can continue to travel to and from the UAE although may be subject
to additional screening.
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy (from Rome only), Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
The Vatican, United Kingdom and The United States of America.

Screening on Arrival

On arrival to Dubai International (DXB) all passengers will go through a non-intrusive
thermal scanning process as they pass through customs.
Those arriving from any of the countries listed below will undergo thermal screening and
nasal swab. This level of screening is being carried out by Dubai Health Authority's
(DHA) airport medical centre team at Dubai International (DXB) and limited to the
following countries:

Italy - Rome
Lebanon (until March 16)
People's Republic of China - Beijing
Syria (until March 16)
Thailand

Screening on Departure

All passengers departing on passenger flights bound for destinations in the United
States will also undergo thermal screening.

Suspension of Flights

As directed by the relevant authorities, all scheduled passenger flights to and from the
following countries have been temporarily suspended until further notice:

Bahrain
Iraq (effective as of March 17)
• Islamic Republic of Iran
Italy, except for Rome
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Lebanon (effective as of March 17)
People's Republic of China, except for Beijing
Syria (effective as of March 17)
Turkey (effective as of March 17)

This press release was sourced from Dubai Airports on 15-Mar-2020.