Originally Posted by
SvenB1414
This question appears to have been asked before, but I'm still not clear on how it actually works. We are traveling JFK - DXB - MLE, with 23.5 hours in DXB and so have booked Dubai Connect. Maldives requires a test, as does Dubai. Based on the language on the website (pasted below), I can't tell if I need 2 tests or if 1 suffices:
"COVID‑19 RT PCR test certificates must be issued by an authorized facility in the passenger's departure country. Certificates that have already been presented for travel to another destination can't be used for re-entry even if they are still within the validity period. PCR test certificates issued in the UAE can be used for re‑entry if they are still within the validity period of 48 or 72 hours as required for travel from the departure country."
How does this work? When I check in at JFK, I will present the COVID test. What happens when I leave Dubai?
I had similar question before and the answer (in this topic, above) was that as long as I have boarding cards for both flights it is not a problem. (no-one will check PCR tests in Dubai if I will have boarding card already printed). I will check in March if it works
This is not Dubai Connect, I have just ca. 20hrs connecting time and the plan is to see Dubai Expo (and one night in hotel) - but should be the same situation.