PCR tests for incoming vessels (update)

22 Mar 2021 / Saqr, United Arab Emirates

It has been agreed to cancel the requirement for a PCR test to be conducted for crews before berthing.

However, vessels arriving from the below countries or flagged by them will still need to be inspected on arrival by customs as per the previous instructions.

The countries this rule is currently applicable for are:
- Afghanistan
- Iran
- Iraq
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Yemen

This procedure is to be resumed with immediate effect.

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations at Saqr, contact GAC Ras Al Khaimah at [email protected])

Source: Saqr Port Notice dated 21 March 2021

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