COVID-19: Dubai Lifts Travel Restrictions For Nigerian Travellers

Restrictions on direct flights between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates caused by the use of rapid COVID-19 tests has been lifted.

This was announced by UAE authorities on Saturday while giving updates on travel protocols for inbound passengers from Nigeria, South Africa and India.

READ ALSO: International Flights Diverted, Rescheduled As Lagos Airport Runway Lights Collapse

While South African and Indian passengers are expected to prove they are have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Nigerians are to provide a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure. Also, a certificate and QR code from a government-approved laboratory is required.

This becomes effective from June 23, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Management in Dubai, stated as reported by Channels TV.

READ ALSO: Tinubu, Fayemi Battle For APC 2023 Presidential Ticket

Before the new update, Nigerians had to quarantine for 14 days in other countries before gaining access to the UAE.