Do Emirates require a RT PCR test to fly back to the UK via Dubai?

COVID-19 requirements Travel to UK Emirates Airlines RT PCR test Vaccination status Passenger Locator Form Dubai travel regulations

Jan 18, 2022

3 years ago

Joe ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good afternoon, can anybody confirm if Emirates require a RT PCR to fly back to the UK via Dubai? Thanks 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Travelers flying with Emirates from Bangkok to the UK via Dubai may not need an RT PCR test if they are vaccinated and have booked a day 2 test in the UK. Proof of vaccination and completion of a Passenger Locator Form are necessary instead. Confirmation is advisable through Emirates' official website for the most current information.

Ian *********

Flew Friday 15th….. BKK to DXB to MAN. Covid test NOT required if vaccinated and day 2 test booked in the UK. Only needed to show vaccine certification and Passenger Locator Form.

3 years ago

Jeremy ********

Here is the Emirates website to answer your questions…

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3 years ago

Dave ***********

@Jer***

so travelling from Thailand is not mentioned so therefore test not required for transit in Dubai. Whereas traveling from UK test is required as it clearly states. The need for a test travelling from Thailand to UK should only be if not vaccinated. How on earth airline officials are meant to keep up with this I’ve no idea. As James mentioned it’s easier just to have a test to make life easier if asked.

3 years ago

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Dave ***********

Robert ********

Yes they do. I flew on Sunday. It will be checked at check-in and maybe again at the connection.

3 years ago

Dave ***********

@James *******

yep I totally don’t get it. I was personally at Phuket airport with her at check in so 100% sure it wasn’t asked for. Maybe the confusion comes from the need for a PCR test coming from UK with Emirates but not going to UK 🤷

3 years ago

James ********

@Dave **********

bottom line...get one to avoid problems at checkin and at transit...avoid the worry.

3 years ago

Stuart **********

@James *******

don’t be daft

3 years ago

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Stuart **********

Dave ***********

@Rob***

they definitely do not.

3 years ago

Robert ********

@Dave **********

I must have psychosis then 🤪. I was asked for it at checking along with my vaccination certificate and U.K. locator form. On landing in Dubai the air crew made an announcement to have the RT-PCR test ready. In Dubai at the entrance to the gate some people (not all) were asked to show it. 🤷‍♂️. U.K. didn’t ask to see anything, only my passport. 🤷‍♂️. I think the information is contradictory. Attached is an email from them before I flew.

3 years ago

Dave ***********

@Robert *******

certain countries of which Thailand is not one of them. Strange indeed as my daughter flew from Phuket to Birmingham via Dubai 2 days ago and no test was required.

3 years ago

James ********

@Dave **********

then why did they ask

@Robert *******

for proof of it when landing ??? Very confusing for all.

3 years ago

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James ********

Joe ********

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@Robert *******