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Second Phase of UAE Resident Return Programme to Ease Re-Entry to Abu Dhabi

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•      Residents of Abu Dhabi can now travel and return home freely without having to wait for ICA approval to return
•      Travellers on all Etihad flights to, from, and via Abu Dhabi will be required to have a mandatory PCR test 

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 12, 2020:  Effective immediately, the Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) and the National Crisis & Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) have launched the second phase of the UAE Resident Return Programme, which now removes the need for residents of Abu Dhabi to wait for approval to return to the capital while overseas.

The development is welcome news for Etihad Airways’ UAE residents at home or overseas, who can now travel with ease and return to Abu Dhabi freely without having to wait for approval to do so while abroad. With the gradual return to normal life in Abu Dhabi, this step will further ease the re-entry process for a greater number of professionals as schools and universities re-open and regular working practices are resumed. 
 
Before booking their flight to or from Abu Dhabi, residents are encouraged to visit a new easy-to-use website at https://uaeentry.ica.gov.ae, and submit their passport number, and Emirates ID number, to obtain instant verification of their UAE entry status, in accordance with their UAE residence visa validity. 

Currently, all guests travelling on Etihad Airways flights to and via Abu Dhabi are required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from a government approved testing facility, and from 16 August, this will also apply to all guests departing Abu Dhabi. Travellers must visit www.etihad.com/destinationguide for up-to-date information. The PCR test must be carried out within 96 hours prior to their departure and a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate must be shown for approval to board. Timings will differ for those flying from China or the USA. Guests departing Pakistan and India must use an Etihad approved medical facility. Children under the age of 12 and people with mild to severe disabilities are currently exempt from this PCR test requirement. 

The gradual return to more international flying to, from, and via Abu Dhabi is being greatly supported by the Etihad Wellness sanitisation and safety programme, which ensures the highest standards of hygiene are maintained at every stage of the customer journey. This includes specially trained Wellness Ambassadors, a first in the industry, who have been introduced by the airline to provide essential travel health information and care on the ground and on every flight, so guests can fly with greater ease and peace of mind. More information on the stringent measures being taken by Etihad Airways to provide a healthy and hygienic travel experience is available at www.etihad.com/wellness. 

Etihad continues to follow UAE and international government, regulatory and health authority directives, and is playing its part in helping to limit the spread of COVID-19. 

Those wishing to book are advised to visit www.etihad.com for information on the latest developments, to view their options, and to remain informed on the appropriate entry regulations at their end destination. Flights are also available for booking through the mobile app, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on +971 600 555 666 (UAE), or through a local or online travel agency. A list of other local Etihad contact centres is available on the following link: www.etihad.com/contacts. 

NOTE: All travellers arriving into Abu Dhabi as their end destination may be subject to further PCR screening at Abu Dhabi International Airport. 

 

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