United Arab Emirates residents from Uganda are among travellers who can now gain entry into the gulf state, authorities have reportedly announced.
The exemptions are also applicable to travellers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Nigeria.
The travellers must get an approval from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) that can be obtained from the ICA website.
Also, residents who have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine in the UAE are among the new categories that will be allowed into the UAE from August 5.
Ugandan enterprises urged to explore regional oil and gas opportunitiesAt least 14 days should have passed after receiving the second vaccine dose. They must also hold a certificate to this effect.
Last month, the United Arab Emirates announced a travel ban on citizens to Uganda among other countries.
The others were; India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Namibia, Zambia, Congo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, South Africa and Nigeria
