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Do you need to quarantine in the UK if transiting through the UAE after returning from Thailand?
UK travel restrictionsCOVID-19 quarantine rulesThailand travelUAE transit requirementsPCR testing for travelUK arrival procedures
Sep 21, 2020
6 years ago
David ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi - if travelling back from Thailand to U.K., but changing planes in UAE, does anybody know if you have to quarantine on arrival? Thailand is now on the exempt list, but UAE not. Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
This discussion revolves around travel from Thailand to the UK with a transit in the UAE. It highlights that transit passengers generally do not need to quarantine in the UAE if they remain in the airport, although a PCR test may be required for transit. The UK has relaxed some quarantine measures, requiring only a form to be filled upon arrival for travelers from high-risk countries. The conversation also touches on general concerns about travel amidst the ongoing pandemic.
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Lyndon ************
And then get on a plane for 7-8 hours sharing the same air as new passengers who now travel with you from wherever. I think you would have been at risk, so should isolate
Eddy **********
You need 1 pcr test . Prices are 5100 baths in samitijev ans 5500 baths in Bangkok hospital
Paul ********
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@Paul *******
not have bar where i stay . I Nevers goReply to
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Oliver ********
there is no real quarantine in the UK. borders have been open throughout the pandemic. even arrivals from high risk countries just fill out a form promising to stay home unless they need to go out outside and not to use public transport unless they don't have a car. and i'm not kidding.
James *******
10k fine now.
Todd *********
@Oli***
fair points... and the results are as one would expect alsoReply to
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Todd *********
Gonna be a long 9 months of winter in the UK
Stephen ************
@Todd ********
Think "Hibernation" comes to mind 🤔Todd *********
@Stephen ***********
indeed!Reply to
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Oliver *************
Ive Been Stuck in This Hellhole Called England Now For Four and a Half Years Waiting on NHS Now Two Months Post Private Surgery Not Ready Enough to Be Comfortable Allis Ok To Return Want to Any by that Time Comes UK Will Be in LOCkDOWN Again Stuck here For The Frigging Winter
Dominic ****
@Todd ********
there are more than two countries in the world. Nothing stopping anyone there heading to Mexico, Canary Islands, Cyprus etc.Todd *********
@Dom****
yes - except for small issues Covid exposure, personal and family risk, testing, quarantine, limited flights, high costs of air travel now, similar issues with immigration on arrival, lack of understanding of pandemics... otherwise all is good right? Good advice mate 👏🏼 As an aside, I have retirement visas here and Mexico, where my home is. I just helped advise a couple about Canary Islands, helped 2 other couples sort out transition to Turkey.
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Ken ********
I know how you feel. The UK is a madhouse and heading for another lockdown. I'm due to return next month and I'm on the at risk list, just hope I can claim medical asylum here.
Oliver *************
That is What I'm Dreading Trying to Get Out And Back into Thailand But Sure as Hell Not Easy at the Moment
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Dominic ******
No as long as you stay in the airport
Steven ********************
Depends need check i was planning weekend there next month from oman and told not need and no quarantine
Maxim ***********
No quarantine but you need PCR test to transit in UAE (95% sure).
Ossie *******
Dont think so for transit passengers
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