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