If you are a UAE resident & living abroad or in Home country. There is good news for you, now you can return back to UAE. Government of UAE has announced that people who are holding residence permit can apply for entry through GDFRA. During booking ticket you are required to type the approval number that you will receive from GDFRA.
If your application is approved you will get instant response or else you can apply later. Step by step Details how you can come to UAE.
You can apply for Approval through GDFRA link provided below
(https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitServiceForm.aspx)
Please type your Type in your file number (You can find it from visa page)
Select your country of departure and Destination is DXB (Dubai). Type in your date of birth On the next step you are required to upload clear & scanned copy of your passport, Emirates ID & Visa. After uploading the documents you will get the screen fee & payment since the service is free so you do not have to pay any service charge just click on post & you are done with it.It might take a day or two but in few cases we have noticed applicants got their approval within minutes. If your application has been rejected please apply again.
(1) Book a confirmed flight ticket on any airline operating for UAE only after getting approval from GDFRA(General Directorate of residency & Foreign affair)
(2) Download the COVID 19 DXB app and register your details prior to coming
(3) You should sign a declaration form for bearing all the expense if you will need treatment after coming to UAE.( https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/health-declaration-e-form.pdf )
(4) PCR test is not required as you will get yourself tested at UAE airport.
(5) In case it is found, you`re corona positive. You have to isolate for 14 days
(6) As per the LAW you will stay in isolation for 14 days (In case you are Corona positive). Please print and keep it with you ( https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/dubai-arrivals-quarantine-procedure-declaration-form.pdf)