The official spokesman for the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Khamis Al Kaabi, announced the approval of COVID-19 vaccination certificates issued abroad as of August 15, during the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority’s weekly media briefing.

Only approved vaccines will be accepted in the UAE and will appear on the Al Hosn App. The policy aims to guarantee the safe entry of travellers.

Considering the vaccination status has to be presented via the Al Hosn App, Dr Noura Al Ghaithi, acting CEO of external therapeutic services at Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), highlighted the update of some technical features in the application.

“The new update provides travel information, the status of arrivals or departures from red-flagged countries with an indication of the day of arrival, in addition to the vaccine information. A page of the official vaccination certificates and COVID-19 test certificates stamped by the Ministry of Health and Prevention has been added,” she explained.

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