Conditions that exempt you from wearing the mask in Dubai
- Publish date: Tuesday، 10 November 2020 | Last update: Thursday، 25 February 2021
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A new permit was launched in Dubai to exempt you from wearing a face mask. This permit was approved by Dubai Police and Dubai Health Authority, (DHA) for those suffering from medical conditions that can be aggravated by face masks.
The DHA’s General Medical Committee Office will evaluate applications made through Dubai Police’s website and you will need medical reports, other key documents as well as your Emirates ID to apply for the newly introduced permit.
The application will be processed within 5 working days and the validity of the exemption given to the applicant will depend on the severity of his or her health condition.
The categories of residents eligible for a mask exemption include:
- Those suffering from fungal dermatitis
- Face bleeding, itching and scaly skin
- Those allergic to mask components
- Residents with uncontrolled asthma
- And uncontrolled chronic sinusitis
- People of Determination with mental or psychological conditions