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UAE-India travel: everything you need to know as PCR tests dropped for Emirates

Passengers arriving on international flights can skip mandatory home quarantine and tourists from 99 countries no longer need pcr tests.

India lifted a ban on international flights on March 27. AFP

India has updated entry requirements for incoming travellers, removing the need for vaccinated passengers from certain countries to present a negative PCR test result on arrival.

The rules now apply to travellers from 99 countries, including the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon .

Passengers who received both doses of their Covid-19 vaccination in India also no longer need to present a negative PCR result, meaning Indian residents returning to the country from the UAE are exempt from having to take a test when leaving the Emirates.

If you’re planning to travel to India in the near future, here’s everything you need to know before you go.

Do I need to quarantine in India?

Travellers arriving in India no longer need to quarantine after authorities revoked the rule on seven-day mandatory home isolation for passengers coming from overseas. Only travellers who are symptomatic, and subsequently test positive for Covid-19, will have to quarantine.

Instead, all travellers should self-monitor their health for 14 days from the date they arrive in India.

Do the new rules apply to vaccinated passengers?

The new rules apply to all arriving passengers, regardless of vaccination status.

Do children need to quarantine on arrival in India?

No, children do not need to quarantine on arrival, but parents should monitor their symptoms for 14 days after arriving in the country.

Do I need a negative PCR test to take a flight?

Vaccinated arrivals from certain countries no longer need to present a negative PCR test result when flying to India. Passengers who received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccination in India will also no longer need to present a negative PCR result, regardless of the country they are flying from.

There are 99 countries on the list from where PCR tests are not required, including the UAE. The detailed list can be found here and is updated regularly.

All other travellers must have a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. Travellers should upload the test results to the Air Suvidha portal before flying.

The best thing in these testing times is getting a COVID-19 test done before you get on your flight. Because you deserve to enjoy your time in the sky.  Book your RT-PCR & Rapid PCR slot now. https://t.co/WDL1C6TunY pic.twitter.com/zaaHFo71Qy — Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) January 7, 2022

Children below 5 are exempt from testing rules both pre and post-arrival, but those aged 5 and above must follow the rules in place for adults. Any children who develop symptoms of Covid-19 at any point during their trip will have to take a PCR test, regardless of age.

What do I need to do before flying to India?

There are a few documents that need to be submitted by passengers travelling to India.

Firstly, there is a self-declaration form which can be submitted online via the Air Suvidha portal , this needs to be filled in before travel and must include details of any countries visited in the previous 14 days.

A declaration also needs to be completed for each passenger, certifying that the Covid-19 negative certificate submitted is authentic, and an undertaking to face criminal charges if it turns out otherwise.

Travellers also need to download the Aarogya Setu app on their mobile devices for Covid-19 track and trace purposes in India.

Will I be tested for Covid-19 on arrival in India?

Some travellers will need to undergo further PCR testing for Covid-19 on arrival in India. New regulations state that 2 per cent of total passengers on each flight will undergo random post-arrival testing at the airport.

These travellers will be identified by the airlines. After the on-arrival test, they can leave the airport and will only need to isolate if they test positive.

There will also be thermal screening by health officials in airports across the country.

Is India still using its 'at-risk' list for travel?

The most recent update to India's travel rules means that the previous "at-risk" list of countries from where travellers had to undergo additional entry rules no longer applies.

What happens if I test positive while in India?

If you develop symptoms and subsequently get a positive PCR test result, then you’ll have to go to an isolation facility where a doctor will assess you and advise on the follow-up process.

Close contacts of a positive case will be contacted, including co-passengers and anyone in the home or hotel where the person with Covid-19 has been isolating. Fellow passengers who were seated three rows in front and three rows behind anyone who tests positive will also be considered close contacts.

Until when are the new rules in place?

No end date has been set for the new home quarantine rules with official documents stating that the rules are in place until “further orders”.

India recorded 913 new Covid-19 cases on April 3 alongside 13 new deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University data.

The country has recorded more than 43 million total cases since the onset of the global pandemic, says Johns Hopkins.

Anything else I need to know?

Different states in India may also have their own rules for Covid-19 management, so travellers should check the rules in place for the destination they are travelling to.

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Travellers need to upload their covid-19 vaccination certificate issued in india on the air suvidha portal.

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Travelling between the UAE and India has been made easier with the lifting of some Covid-19 PCR test restrictions on travellers.

Since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, this is the first time that PCR tests requirement has been dropped on the UAE-India route as both countries took a tough stand on travel procedures to contain the pandemic.

On Saturday, airlines announced further easing of restrictions related to PCR test requirements.

Here is an updated guide for travellers flying from UAE to India and vice-versa for a hassle-free journey.

Which airline exempted travellers from carrying PCR tests when travelling from UAE to India?

Air India Express has allowed those passengers who have taken both the jabs of the Covid-19 vaccine in India not to carry a negative PCR test when travelling from UAE to India.

What about UAE passengers who are not fully vaccinated?

All those travellers who did not receive both the doses of coronavirus vaccine in India will have to take a negative PCR test 72 hours before the departure to India from UAE.

How many vaccines are approved in India?

There are 10 Covid-19 vaccines approved in India. This includes Oxford-AstraZeneca (also known as Covishield), Covaxin, Sputnik Light, Sputnik V, Corbevax, ZyCoV-D, Johnson & Johnson, Spikevax, Vaxzevria and Covovax. And some of them were approved for emergency use.

Apart from Air India Express, has any other Indian carrier also exempted passengers?

Yes. Go First has also exempted passengers from a PCR test when flying from UAE to India. Other airlines are likely to follow suit.

Do UAE passengers need to upload a vaccine certificate before flying to India?

Yes. Travellers need to upload their Covid-19 vaccination certificate issued in India on the Air Suvidha portal (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration).

Are there any declaration forms that passengers need to upload before embarking to India?

Yes, all passengers must upload a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal, including travel details of the last 14 days.

Do travellers vaccinated in UAE need a PCR test before flying to India?

Yes. Passengers vaccinated in the UAE need to carry a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before their flight to India.

Do passengers from India need a negative PCR test before flying to Dubai?

Yes. Travellers need to carry a negative PCR test taken 48-hour before the departure. In addition, they also need to take a rapid PCR test at the airport.

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Who is exempted from the PCR test when flying from India to Dubai?

Passengers flying directly from Kolkata to Dubai are exempted from rapid PCR tests at the airport, according to Emirates, flydubai, Air India and IndiGo. Emirates has also exempted a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours for passengers flying from Kolkata to Dubai.

What is the reason for the removal of the need to carry a PCR test?

Travel industry executives suggest that it’s a ‘pilot test’ before further relaxation of rules for travellers in the wake of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two nations.

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Travel rules to Dubai from India eased: Here are the new requirements

Dubai residence visa holders can now travel from india to dubai if they have the necessary approval from the gdrfa and can produce negative covid test results..

Dubai residence visa holders can now travel from India to Dubai if they have the necessary approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) and can produce negative Covid test results.

These are the only two requirements that travellers must fulfil. Their vaccination status will not be taken into account by airline representatives at check-in counters, the Khaleej Times reported.

The GDRFA is a government entity that regulates the entry and exit of international travellers from Dubai as well as the residency of foreign nationals in the city.

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The Dubai government had earlier said that with regard to travel from India, only passengers with a valid residence visa who have received two doses of a UAE-approved vaccine are allowed to travel to Dubai. There are four vaccines approved by the UAE government — Sinopharm, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sputnik V and Oxford-AstraZeneca.

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Dubai had last month announced relaxation of travel restrictions from countries, including India. The UAE, in late April, had closed its borders for travellers from India. This had come in the backdrop of the surge in number of Covid-19 cases in India during the second wave of the pandemic.

Responding to a customer on Twitter, an Emirates Airline support executive on Monday tweeted, “Dubai residence visa holders can travel as long as they present a printout of GDRFA approval, a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure and a negative Rapid PCR test taken 04 hours prior to travel.”

Hi, Dubai residence visa holders can travel as long as they present a printout of GDRFA approval, a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure and a negative Rapid PCR test taken 04 hours prior to travel. Kindly DM us if you have more queries. https://t.co/pPS8nj0zog . — Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) August 9, 2021

“As per instructions issued by civil aviation authorities in Dubai, for passengers to disembark in Dubai, only three documents are required. They need to have a GDRFA approval, negative RT-PCR test result taken 48 hours before departure, and a rapid PCR test result from the airport," an Air India official in the UAE was quoted as saying by the Khaleej Times.

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Effective 5 August, the following passengers are allowed to travel to and through Dubai from India, subject to specific requirements.

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All passengers with a valid UAE residence visa who have been fully vaccinated in the UAE and who hold an official vaccination certificate issued and approved by relevant authorities in the UAE are permitted to return to the UAE. At least 14 days must have passed since the last required dose of the vaccine was administered.

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• Passengers must have a valid COVID 19 test certificate issued within 48 hours between the time of sample collection and scheduled flight departure. Only COVID‑19 PCR test reports from certified labs that issue a QR code linked to the original report will be accepted.
• Passengers must complete a COVID‑19 rapid test 4 hours before the departure of their flight.
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If you’re planning on visiting the UAE soon, here’s what you need to be aware of regarding changes in tourist entry requirements.

Visitors to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will now need to heed specific entry requirements before visiting the country on a tourist visa.

This is the first time that UAE authorities have implemented such strict measures for international travellers.

Among these requirements, tourists will now have to provide proof of sufficient funds for expenses in cash or on a credit/debit card.

These new stricter policies were carried out to deter jobseekers from entering the country on a tourist visa with no intention of leaving ,  Visaguide.news reports.

What are the new requirements to enter the UAE?

According to Travel News , tourists will need to be aware of the following before booking their ticket to the UAE:

• Visitors will have to provide hotel booking documents and a return air ticket .
• Visitors to relatives or friends will need to provide copies of their visa and passport, as well as their address, phone number, and accommodation details.
• Visitors must show evidence of sufficient funds for expenses.

These funds are specific and tourists entering with a one-month UAE visa must have at least Dh3 000 or R15 340 in cash or on a credit/debit card.

Tourists entering with a three-month visa will have to show an amount of Dh5 000 or R25 567 for expenses.

It was also revealed that passengers may be asked about their documentation and purpose of visiting and if adequate reasons are not given, they may be denied entry into the UAE.

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Travelling To India From UAE? Must Check These Guidelines

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Are you planning to travel between the UAE and India? Well, if it is a yes, then you may be unsure of all the rules and regulations you need to follow –

• How many days prior to your travel should you take a PCR test?
• Do you need to take an advance test at all?
• Will you be asked to go into institutional quarantine in India or can you quarantine at home?

Here is all you need to know about travelling to and from India.

There are some basic considerations you need to keep in mind.

1. How soon should you get a PCR test before you travel?

2. What are the institutional quarantine requirements for passengers arriving in India?

3. What are the requirements of the airline that you are choosing to travel from?

The following guidelines have been provided by UAE-based airlines Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai and Air Arabia for routes to India.

Travelling from India to UAE

Who is allowed to travel.

According to Emirates Airlines, flights from India to Dubai will be limited only to the following passengers:

• UAE nationals
• ICA/GDRFA approved UAE residents; and
• Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for UAE or any country in South America or Africa only and holding a valid visa of the destination country.
• Most airlines offer relief for the test requirement for children under the age of 12 and people of determination. However, it is always advisable to check with your airlines before taking the tests.

Where possible, the result must be issued by a Pure Health approved medical facility. You will find your closest approved medical facility at purehealth.ae. Children under 12 and people with severe and moderate disabilities are exempt from COVID-19 PCR testing.

If there are no approved Pure Health facilities close to you, you may arrange a COVID-19 PCR test from an ICMR testing facility. No other clinics will be accepted.

Online check-in

Etihad also advises passengers flying in from India to the UAE to check in online.

If you are a UAE resident flying to Abu Dhabi, visit uaeentry.ica.gov.ae

Travelling to India from UAE

Important update:  Effective from December 23, 2021, until January 7, 2021, passengers originating in or transiting through the United Kingdom will not be permitted to enter India.

Travel to India is restricted to specified categories of passengers. You might also be required to take a COVID 19 PCR test before departure and undergo quarantine on arrival. Please check the requirements of your final destination before you travel.

Who can travel?

According to  Emirates Airlines , flights to India will be limited to the following passengers:

• Indian Nationals or nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded in UAE or in any country in South America or Africa;
• All Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and person of Indian origin (PIO) cardholders holding passports of any country; and
• UAE nationals and foreign nationals (from any country in South America or Africa only) intending to visit India for any purpose (including their dependents on appropriate category of dependent visa) except those on Tourist visa.

According to  Etihad Airways , flights to India are limited to the following travellers only:

• Indian nationals stranded abroad.
• All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders.
• UAE nationals (including diplomats) with a valid visa issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) guidelines dated June 30, 2020.

flydubai  provides a list of the following categories of travellers who are currently permitted to travel from the UAE to India, updated on December 31, 2020:

• Citizens and residents of India
• UAE nationals (including diplomats) with a valid visa issued by an Indian Mission in any tegory covered under Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) guidelines dated June 30, 2020.
• Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan
• Passengers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet
• Passengers with a Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card
• Students/Minors if one of the parents is an Indian citizen or OCI card holder
• Spouses of Indian citizens
• Single parents of a minor who is an Indian citizen or OCI card holder
• Passengers returning from a neighboring country via India to their country of residence
• Passengers with diplomatic, official, UN/International Organisations or project visas
• Passengers with a non-Tourist visa issued from India
• Passengers with a visa or an e-visa issued after June 30, 2020 by India.
• Passengers are not allowed to transit Delhi (DEL).
• Visas and e-visas issued before June 30, 2020 are invalidated except for Diplomatic, official, UN/International Organizations or project visas/all category of Employment visas; airline crew; Business visa (excluding B-3 visa for sports).
• Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) staff
• Foreign diplomats and their family members
• Foreign citizens holding medical visas issued by the Embassy of India in their country of origin
• Citizens of Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, Iraq, Japan, Kenya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, USA, Ukraine and United Arab Emirates with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet arriving from their country of nationality
• Citizens of United Kingdom with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet arriving from the United Kingdom
• Passengers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet whose journey originated from the United Kingdom
• Passengers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet arriving from Ethiopia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Rwanda or Tanzania

According to  Air Arabia , the following passengers are allowed to travel to India:

• Indian nationals
• Nepal and Bhutan nationals
• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and PIO cardholders
• Foreign nationals (including dependents) on any visa except on Tourist visa.

Steps to follow

1. Fill out the self-reporting or self-declaration form  – All passengers must fill the self-reporting form on the website of the airport they are travelling to, at least 72 hours before the scheduled departure. Passengers will receive an approval code that must be presented at the time of departure.

2. Check airport requirements  – Find out the specific requirements based on the Indian state you are landing in, as well as the airport’s requirements. After restrictions were implemented recently, following the emergence of a new coronavirus strain, each Indian state has put in place specific requirements for institutional quarantine, who can exempt themselves from it and whether passengers will be able to take connecting flights within the country to other national airports. These guidelines are regularly updated and it is advisable to check the airport’s website to get the latest requirements before you book your ticket.

3. Conduct a COVID-19 test before you travel  – Some international airports in India do not have a mandatory requirement for a pre-travel COVID-19 negative test result. However, it may help you in getting an exemption from institutional quarantine, in some states. A state-wise breakdown of travel requirements is available below.

4. Keep printed copies  – It is always advisable to keep printed hard copies of your negative COVID-19 PCR test, any self-declaration forms or special request forms you may have filled in. Some airports may not accept digital copies like those on your mobile phone.

5. Quarantine guidelines  – Each state has specific regulations for quarantine requirements – whether at home or a state institution – quarantine exemption rules and eligibility.

What are the requirements across India?

The guidelines shared by Emirates Airlines on its website, updated on January 5, 2021, provide the following state-wise breakdown of travel requirements for passengers from the UAE.

Ahmedabad (AMD)

Passengers with final destination in Gujarat only will be accepted.

COVID 19 testing requirements

Passengers must carry printed copy of negative COVID 19 RT PCR certificate for test conducted within 96 hours of departure. This excludes children below 10 years of age.

Quarantine guidelines

All asymptomatic passengers will undergo a mandatory 14-day home quarantine.

Bengaluru (BLR)

All passengers travelling to Bengaluru (BLR) must download the Aarogya setu app, Quarantine Watch app and Apthamitra app on their mobile devices.

Passengers should carry printed copy of negative COVID 19 RT-PCR certificate for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure. Passengers without this certificate will also have an option to undergo this test upon arrival at their own cost. This excludes children below 10 years of age.

Quarantine exemptions

Business/short term travellers to Bengaluru with a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR test report are exempted from quarantine. Such passengers must submit a declaration of authenticity of the test report and will be liable for criminal prosecution if found otherwise. The test report must be presented upon arrival at BLR Airport.

Students taking exams in Karnataka will be exempted from home quarantine if they undergo Rapid Antigen testing with a negative result or if they submit a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR test report for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure.

Chennai (MAA)

All passengers must ensure TN e pass (Tamil Nadu government’s online registration portal for travellers) is applied and details are ready to be shown to state health authorities. You can register for the pass  here .

You may need to contact your airline to update the details on the TN e-pass 48 hours before departure.

All passenger who are cleared by state health officials are permitted to use any mode to travel home including on domestic flights.

Transit passengers who are travelling to other states have to apply for a fresh e pass on arrival and follow the other state’s process when connecting on to a domestic flight. Transfer facility of passengers and baggage is currently not available.

Passengers must carry a printed copy of a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR certificate for the test conducted within 96 hours prior to their arrival. This excludes infants below six months of age.

Delhi (DEL)

It is not mandatory to take COVID-19 PCR test before departure. However, it would be necessary if you want to request for an exemption from institutional quarantine.

All passengers must submit an undertaking form on the online portal – www.newdelhiairport.in – agreeing to undergo a mandatory seven-day paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by a seven-day isolation at home with self-monitoring of health.

Passengers may request exemption from institutional quarantine by submitting a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report on arrival. This test should have been conducted within 72 hours of the start of their journey. The test report should be uploaded for exemption under  Air Suvidha on the online portal  for consideration. Each passenger must also submit a declaration with respect to authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution if found otherwise. The test report could also be presented upon arrival at the point of entry airport in India.

Hyderabad (HYD)

COVID-19 testing requirements

It is not mandatory to take COVID-19 PCR test before departure

All passengers must submit an undertaking form on the online portal agreeing to undergo a mandatory seven-day paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by a seven-day isolation at home with self-monitoring of health.

Passengers travelling to Hyderabad for business reasons and having a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR test conducted less than 72 hours prior to departure shall be exempted from the requirement of home or institutional quarantine. However, the passengers should return within four days of arrival as evidenced by confirmed return tickets.

Passengers may request exemption from institutional quarantine by submitting a negative COVID 19 RT PCR test report on arrival. This test should have been conducted within 72 hours of the start of their journey. The test report should be uploaded for exemption under Air Suvidha on the online portal for consideration. Each passenger must also submit a declaration with respect to the authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution if found otherwise. The test report could also be presented upon arrival at the point of entry airport in India.

Kerala (COK/TRV)

All passengers travelling to Kerala must also update their details  online  at least two days before departure.

It is not mandatory to take COVID 19 PCR test before departure.

Quarantine Exemptions

Passengers travelling to Kerala may undergo COVID 19 RT PCR test on the seventh day of arrival and if they test negative, further quarantine of seven days is optional.

Kolkata (CCU)

Passengers must carry a printed hard copy of the negative COVID 19 RT-PCR certificate for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure. Children under the age of three years are exempted.

Passengers must upload negative COVID 19 RT-PCR test result on the Air Suvidha portal up to four hours prior to the flight departure.

Mumbai (BOM)

It is not mandatory to take a COVID 19 PCR test before departure. However, having a negative test result may help you if you are going to take a connecting flight within India.

All passengers must submit an undertaking form on the Air Suvidha online portal, agreeing to undergo mandatory seven-day paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by seven days’ isolation at home with self monitoring of health. On arrival, no COVID 19 RT PCR test will be conducted. However, COVID-19 RT PCR test will be conducted during the fifth to seventh day at the hotel and all related costs are to be borne by the passenger.

All passengers travelling to Mumbai (BOM) and connecting on a domestic flight to a destination out of Maharashtra will be exempt from the above requirement, provided they have negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test conducted within 72 hours of boarding the flight. The passenger may also choose to undergo the COVID-19 RT-PCR test at the airport itself, however only after the negative results are received the passenger will be allowed to proceed for the domestic flight.

Passengers under the following exceptional circumstances would be considered for exemption of the seven-day mandatory institutional quarantine. Decision would be taken after arrival on verification of following reasons with proof of documents.

• Pregnant woman in advanced stage of pregnancy
• Death in immediate family.
• General Quarantine Exemptions for all airports except Mumbai (BOM)

Home quarantine of 14 days may be allowed only for compelling reasons or cases of human distress such as pregnancy, death in the family, serious illness and parent(s) with children 10 years old and younger. Passengers must apply for exemption under Air Suvidha on the online portal at least 72 hours before boarding.

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It’s your responsibility to ensure you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries your cruise visits. We’ll require government-issued identification to board. And government authorities may require you to have a visa or meet other requirements.

Select your departure port below to find out exactly what you need. But be aware – government requirements may change.

Don't Get Caught Without The Right Travel Doc

Passports are Best A passport is the best ID document for travel. Make sure yours doesn't expire for 6 months after your cruise ends. Learn more

Caution: Birth Certificates U.S. Citizens can cruise with a U.S. birth certificate on most sailings from the U.S. But your birth certificate needs to meet the requirements. Learn more

Names Must Match If you've had a name change, and the name used across your documents does not match, you will need to take an extra step. Learn more

Cruising With Kids That Aren't Yours When a minor (age 17 and under) travels without their legal guardian, an accompanying adult must present a notarized form signed by the child's guardian. Learn more

Visas May Be Required Some countries require an entry visa or electronic visa based on your nationality. Learn more

Don't Pack Your Docs Please keep all travel documents on your person at the terminal; you’ll need to present them at check-in.

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Popular homeports:, full list of all homeports:, travel document requirements for sailings from u.s. homeports (excluding honoulu, hawaii & seward, alaska).

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from the U.S. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents

Note: U.S. Cruises that visit Colombia or Panama If your sailing visits Colombia or Panama, see your protocols here .

In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements of ONE of the check boxes below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?

• U.S. Passport Book OR U.S. Passport Card
• Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport. Learn why a passport is best.
• Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends
• Read more about passport requirements.
• Original U.S. Birth Certificate AND Valid Government Issued ID (State ID Card, Driver’s License OR Military ID)
• U.S. Birth Certificates must be the original or an official document issued by the government.
• Read more about birth certificate requirements.
• Guests age 15 and under are NOT required to have a photo ID, just the birth certificate.
• Permanent Resident Card (Alien Resident Card "ARC" OR Green Card) AND Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship
• Guests must bring their physical Permanent Resident Card and it must be original – no photocopies.
• Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
• Guests age 16 and older whose ARC has no photo must present a valid government issued photo ID
• Barbados & Martinique require ARC guests to provide a valid passport.
• Any additional requirements are the responsibility of the guest.
• Original U.S. Naturalization Certificate AND Valid Government Issued ID (State ID Card, Driver’s License OR Military ID)
• Original U.S. Naturalization Certificate.
• Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) that is not expired
• Enhanced Driver's Licenses are only available from the following states: Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington State.
• An Enhanced Driver’s License is different from a REAL ID compliant id. An EDL will have a flag on the front.
• U.S. Passport Book
• Visa may be required based on Passport Country of Origin. Learn More

Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries.

• Electronic Travel Authorization will be required based on disembarkation port.
• Learn more about visa requirements.

Accepted Identification for Canadian Citizens

• Canadian Passport Book – Required if traveling to the U.S. by air
• Enhanced Driver's Licenses are only available from the following Provinces: British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
• Guests age 14 and under may present a passport as noted above OR one of the documents below:
• Original Naturalization Certificate OR Original Valid Canadian Citizenship Card OR Original Birth Certificate Issued by Canada.
• Read more about birth certificate requirements

In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

• Canadian Passport Book

Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities

• Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship

Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality. Common visas are noted below.

• The United States may require a Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or Visa depending on nationality.
• Please check requirements for your own nationality .
• Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) is required for Chinese Nationals.
• Sailings with a Canadian Port of Call (ex. Alaska sailings) may require a Canadian Visitor’s Visa.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Australian homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Australia. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens

• U.S. Passport Book AND Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
• All visitors are required to get an Australian ETA to travel to Australia.
• Read more about passport requirements

Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.

• New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
• All visitors are required to get a NZeTA to travel to New Zealand.

Accepted Identification for U.K. Citizens

• Passport Book

Accepted Identification for Australian Citizens

• Australian Passport Book
• Australian Driver's License OR Government-issued, laminated photo ID
• Cruise itinerary must call only on Australian ports of call.
• If an itinerary leaves Australia, then guests must use a Passport.
• Guests age 17 and under may present one of the documents below:
• Medicare Card - Can be used as the only identification for children when all guests share the same last name.
• Original (or Certified) Birth Certificate - If the parent's name differs from the child.

* Sailings that originate and end in ports within Australia that do not include a visit to an overseas port outside of Australia. (Note that Queensland cruises that include Willis Island are considered domestic cruises) . If an itinerary leaves Australia, then guests must use a Passport.

• Passport Book AND Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
• For Transpacific sailings, the United States may require a Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or Visa depending on nationality.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Canadian homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Canada. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents

• U.S. Passport Book - If traveling to Canada by air
• U.S. Passport Card - Can be used if traveling to Canada by ground/car or by sea
• U.S. Birth Certificate AND Valid Government Issued ID (State ID Card, Driver’s License OR Military ID) - Can be used if traveling to Canada by ground/car or by sea
• Original U.S. State Certified Birth Certificate or a certified copy; or an original Consular Birth Abroad Certificate from the U.S. State Department.
• Permanent Resident Card (Alien Resident Card "ARC" OR Green Card) AND Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship - If traveling to Canada by air, ground/car or by sea
• Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
• Guests age 16 and older whose ARC has no photo must present a valid government issued photo ID.
• Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) that is not expired - Can be used if traveling to Canada by ground/car or by sea

Accepted Identification for Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents

• Canadian Permanent Resident Card AND Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship
• Guests age 14 and under may also present either:
• Canada may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or Visa depending on nationality.

Travel document requirements for sailings from European homeports (excluding Southampton, England; Haifa, Israel & Istanbul, Turkey)

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Europe. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

Additionally, visas or travel permits will soon be required to enter European Union countries.

• Traveling to Europe
• Coming Soon - All visitors will soon be required to get an European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Europe.
• Sailings that have a European Union Port of Call
• For Transatlantic sailings, the United States may require a Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or Visa depending on nationality.

Accepted Identification for European Citizens

• Guests are responsible for any requirements a country may have.
• Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport. Learn why a passport is best
• EU Government ID
• Cruise itinerary must call only on countries within the Schengen Region .
• EU Government ID must be valid at least 3 months after your cruise ends.
• A Multi-Entry Schengen Visa may be required
• Coming Soon - European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
• Some nationalities will soon be required to get an European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Europe.
• A Schengen Visa may be required
• European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
• Coming Soon - Some nationalities will soon be required to get an European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Europe.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Dubai

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Dubai. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

• U.K. Passport Book

Travel document requirements for sailings from Central & South American homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Central and South America. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

• Australian citizens cruising to and from Buenos Aires, Argentina and Valparaiso, Chile require additional documentation.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Singapore

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Singapore. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

• U.S. Passport Book AND Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)
• All visitors are required to get an Singapore Arrival Card to travel to Singapore.

Accepted Identification for Singaporean Citizens

• Singaporean Passport Book
• Passport Book AND Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)

Travel document requirements for sailings from Japanese homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Japan. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

Accepted Identification for Japanese Citizens

• Japanese Passport Book

Travel document requirements for sailings from Chinese homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from China. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

Accepted Identification for Chinese Citizens

• Chinese Passport Book

Travel document requirements for sailings from Istanbul, Turkey

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Istanbul, Turkey. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing. Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

• U.S. Passport Book AND Turkish Visa
• All visitors are required to get a Turkish Visa to travel to Turkey.
• Passport Book AND Turkish Visa

Travel document requirements for sailings from Haifa, Israel

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Dubai: From today, you will not need to file an Air Suvidha form if you are travelling from the UAE to India, after travel guidelines were updated for international passengers arriving in India.

On November 21, India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) issued guidelines for international arrivals – superseding the guidelines issued on the subject on September 2, 2022 .

“The present guidelines are being revised in light of sustained declining COVID-19 trajectory and significant advances being made in COVID-19 vaccination coverage both globally as well as in India,” the announcement read.

No Air Suvidha form required

The new guidelines no longer require passengers to fill out the Air Suvidha form, which was a self-declaration form that required passengers to fill out details of their travel, as well as proof of vaccination and PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test results.

Vaccine requirements

According to the advisory, all travellers should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against COVID-19 in their country.

Face mask requirements

During the trip, passengers are advised to use a face mask as a preferred form of precaution. In case a passenger has any symptoms of COVID-19 during the trip, he or she should wear a mask. The individual should also be isolated and segregated from other passengers in flight or during the trip and shifted to an isolation facility subsequently for follow up treatment.

Social distancing

According to the advisory, de-boarding should be done while ensuring physical distancing. Thermal screening will also be conducted by health officials at the point of entry.

Passengers found to be symptomatic during screening have to be immediately isolated and taken to a designated medical facility as per health protocol.

Passengers have also been advised to monitor their own health after they arrive in India and report to their nearest health facility or call National helpline number – 1075 – or the State’s Helpline Number in case they have any symptoms.

What are the COVID-19 rules to follow when you are returning to the UAE?

When returning to the UAE, you do not need a PCR test result, as long as you are fully vaccinated. However, there are certain other documents that you can also provide, in place of a PCR test result, in case you are not fully vaccinated. This includes a recent COVID-19 recovery certificate. To know more, click here .

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Foreigners are granted a visit visa to search for a job without requiring a host/sponsor in the country, for one trip. You can apply for a job-seeker visa with a validity of either 60, 90 or 120 days. Read about the eligibility criteria and the steps to apply. 

Foreigners are granted a visit visa to search for a job without requiring a host/sponsor in the country, for one trip. You can apply for a job-seeker visa with a validity of either 60, 90 or 120 days. 

Eligibility for a jobseeker visa

To get a visit visa for the purpose of exploring job opportunities, the applicant must fulfil the following conditions:

• in the first, second or third skill level as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) p rofessional levels of jobs ,  or
• a graduate from the best 500 universities in the world according to the classification approved by the Ministry of Education and must have graduated within the last 2 years.
• He/she must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent
• He/she must fulfil the prescribed financial guarantee.

Read more in the Executive Regulation of Law No. 29 of 2021 on Entry and Residence of Foreigners (Arabic, PDF, 500 KB).

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• A coloured photo
• A copy of the applicant’s passport
• Qualification certificate (attested)

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It is highly recommended to purchase international travel medical insurance for your trip to Japan. Overseas travel medical insurance helps you in case of emergency.

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Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application for all nonimmigrant visa categories, including applicants applying for K visas. ( Note:   For K visa cases in process at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate prior to October 7, 2013, review the limited exceptions explained in the FAQs below.) 

Review the Frequently Asked Questions for instructions about using the DS-160.

Access the online DS-160 by clicking: Consular Electronic Application Center website .

Important Notice to Visa Applicants: After you have completed the DS-160, you must take these next steps below:

• Print and keep the DS-160 barcode page. (You will not need to print the full application.)
• You must schedule a visa interview appointment.  (The U.S. Embassy or Consulate does not schedule an appointment for you.) Visit the  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  website where you will be interviewed for country-specific instructions.;
• Pay the visa application processing fee . Review country-specific instructions on the  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  website.

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