Abu Dhabi to provide free COVID vaccines to people with expired residency or entry visas

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The emirate of Abu Dhabi will provide free coronavirus vaccines to people with expired residency or entry visas to ensure their safety, Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a tweet on June 12. The decision covers individuals aged 16 and above.
“To receive the free COVID-19 vaccine, any type of formal identification, even if expired, can be used to register at the designated vaccination centres,” it added.
Prior to the decision, only those with an Emirates ID or valid residency could register to take the vaccine in the UAE capital.
The decision comes days after the emirate announced the implementation of the ‘green pass’ system of entry into most public places in the emirate.
Starting June 15, visitors to places including malls, large supermarkets, gyms and hotels must show their colour code on Al Hosn app to be allowed entry.
“Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved usage of green pass on Al Hosn app, based on the emirate’s 4-pillar strategy to combat COVID-19 focused on vaccination, active contract tracings, safe entry and adopting preventive measures,” it tweeted.
The Al Hosn colour-coding system has six categories, such as fully vaccinated, second dose recipients and first dose recipients waiting for second dose appointment, Abu Dhabi Media Office said.