Abu Dhabi has announced a new border change for those travelling from within the UAE. Effective Thursday December 30, vaccinated people entering the capital will need to show green status on the Al Hosn app to enter Abu Dhabi.

Those who are unvaccinated and wish to enter the emirate from within the UAE, must present a negative PCR test result received within 96 hours. As per the most recent Abu Dhabi COVID-19 update, those who are vaccinated just need to present green status on the Al Hosn app. Green pass validity is currently 14 days, meaning people need a negative PCR test at least every two weeks to maintain green status on the Al Hosn app.

The Abu Dhabi COVID-19 protocol update was announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee (NCEMA) on Tuesday December 28.