Rapid PCR No Longer Required for Travellers from India to Dubai

FlyDubai confirmed that passengers flying from India to Dubai will no longer need to undergo the rapid PCR tests at the airport six hours before takeoff effective today, February 22.

Passengers will only need to present a negative PCR test with a 48-hour validity from an approved health service provider and undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Dubai.

Indian carrier SpiceJet also confirmed the revised guideline.

"Please note, for travel to Dubai, the rapid RT-PCR testing at origin airport is no longer required effective 0800 hrs 22nd Feb'22."