Travel To UK From The UAE is Banned

The United Kingdom government has announced that the UAE is added onto the UK's travel ban list (red list). This means that any non UK travellers coming from the UAE will be banned from entering the UK.

The ban comes into effect form 1pm on Friday 29 January.

The ban is thought to be a result of the increasing number of cases in the UAE, which has now reached over 293,000, with an additional 3,966 confirmed cases announced today (Thursday 28 January).

Passengers with British or Irish passports, or those from other countries with UK residency, are permitted to enter the UK, however will still need to provide a negative PCR test and also self-isolate for 10 days.  

From tomorrow (Friday 29 Jan at 1pm), we’re extending our travel ban with the United Arab Emirates, Burundi and Rwanda all added to the UK's red list. 1/3

— Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) January 28, 2021

This means people who have been in or transited through these countries will be denied entry, except British, Irish and third country nationals with residence rights who must self-isolate for ten days at HOME. 2/3

— Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) January 28, 2021

Passengers must still have proof of a negative test and completed Passenger Locator Form before arrival – or could otherwise face a £500 fine for each. 3/3

— Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) January 28, 2021