Home Covid-19 Abu Dhabi expands ‘green list’ of countries that do not require quarantine Bahrain is the latest to be added to the list, which also includes other Gulf countries by Aarti Nagraj January 18, 2021 Passengers arriving from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi will no longer be required to quarantine for 10 days. Abu Dhabi has expanded its list of ‘green’ countries, from where incoming travellers do not require to quarantine. The total number of countries, regions and territories on the list has now increased to 18, according to the latest update by Abu Dhabi’s tourism authority on January 16. Along with Bahrain, other Gulf countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait have also been added to the original list. The full list of ‘green’ countries, regions and territories now includes: Bahrain Brunei China Hong Kong (SAR) Isle of Man Kuwait Macao (SAR) Mauritius Mongolia New Caledonia New Zealand Oman Qatar Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia St. Kitts and Nevis Taipei Thailand The authority confirmed that the list is subject to change based on global Covid-19 developments. Abu Dhabi reopened to international tourists on December 24, 2020. All visitors must present a negative PCR test result and take a second PCR test upon entering the capital. On Sunday, the emirate announced that those arriving from ‘green’ countries must take a PCR test on arrival and on day six, without the need to quarantine. Those arriving from other countries must take a PCR test on arrival, quarantine for 10 days and take a second PCR test on day eight. If in contact with a positive case, they must quarantine for five days and take a PCR test on day four. If the result is negative, the quarantine can end. Tags Abu Dhabi Bahrain Covid-19 GCC Government Green list News Quarantine Travel 0 Comments You might also like AD Ports signs concession deal to operate Egypt’s Safaga terminal GCC region M&A blazes trail as global deals decline Global outstanding sukuk market hits $823bn in Q3 2023 Top marks for GCC nations in digital connectivity index