united arab emirates

not restricted

travel approval

elevated

travel security risk

A

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to the United Arab Emirates is permitted but requires coordination with Global Security. All travelers must take the following actions:

Company personnel can make their own travel booking through CTREX or other authorized travel agencies
The traveler must inform Global Security of their itineraries in writing, as far in advance as possible

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

click here for all contact information

security risks

Protests are extremely rare and almost always peaceful.

Terror attacks in the U.A.E. remain rare, although there is occasional information about possible plots in the country. The Iran – backed Yemeni group Ansar Allah, known as the Houthis, launched several ballistic missiles and drones against Abu Dhabi in January 2022. Attacks could restart if the U.A.E. resumes its air campaign in Yemen and/or redeploys allied militias to Houthi – controlled or contested territories.

Criminal activity is low compared to most U.S. metropolitan areas.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for United Arab Emirates is A. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors to the United Arab Emirates should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers older than 9 months coming from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
Be advised that the authorities arrest residents and visitors alike for speech, including in social media, considered politically provocative or critical of the government
Visitors are reminded that the UAE has participated in a diplomatic and commercial embargo of Qatar since 2017 and has criminalized displays/expressions of support for Qatar
Be vigilant in crowded locations, including popular restaurants, bars and clubs
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential disruption to travel
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Ensure traveler itineraries are known to management
Stay in close contact with the BU
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to the United Arab Emirates

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.