COVID-19: Move permit not required to exit Abu Dhabi

A move permit is no longer required for citizens and residents to leave Abu Dhabi but they will need one to enter the emirate.

That’s according to new rules announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee for the COVID-19 Pandemic.

A permit is also mandatory for those looking to travel between the regions of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.

The latest changes are not applicable for workers, as they are still prohibited from travelling into or out of Abu Dhabi and between its regions. 

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic, in collaboration with @ADPoliceHQ and @DoHSocial, have announced that citizens and residents may leave Abu Dhabi emirate without a permit. pic.twitter.com/YSVfIbQEDP

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 16, 2020

Movement within each region is allowed in line with National Sterilisation Programme timings. Movement of workers remains restricted within Abu Dhabi’s regions of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. Entry and exit of workers to Abu Dhabi emirate is still prohibited.

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 16, 2020

To apply for a permit, visithttps://t.co/RAkz5ZGbew

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 16, 2020

On Monday, it was announced that the movement restriction in Abu Dhabi was extended for another week.