May 14: The United Arab of Emirates has recently banned non-resident flight passengers from countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh aiming to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Being enforced since May 13, 2021, the ban will not include long-term residenct holders as well as the diplomats. The long-term residency holders in the United Arab of Emirates are also known as Golden Visa holders.
Taking a vital dicision in this regard earlier last month, UAE had also barred travellers from India as the country is country suffering huge tensions amid second covid wave. Anyone belonging to these four countries, wishing to enter UAE, must be staying in any other country for a minimum period of 14 days, beginning from the intended travel date.
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The ban came right before the widespread celebrations of the famous festival of Muslims, Eid as it attracts several visitors to the country for the gala celebrations. A report by leading daily says, “The restrictions also include transit flight from the four nations, whereas transit flights from the UAE to these countries will continue.”
In a statement, UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) had earlier quoted, “Flights between the four countries will continue to allow the transport of passengers from the UAE to Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.”
