{"ObjectId": 87, "Country": "Saudi Arabia", "Quarantine": null, "Testing": null, "DatePublished": "14.06.2022", "Sources": "Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/ \n US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/\n OSAC Travel Advisories/\n Ministry of Health/", "TravelAdvisory": "Latest News: Saudi Arabia lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions to Ethiopia, India, Turkey and Vietnam (Reuters, 20.06.2022)\n
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\n International Restrictions:
\n*All travellers: You will need a visa to enter or travel through Saudi Arabia as a visitor. You can apply for a tourist visa online. Muslim tourists may perform Umrah on a tourist visa, but a separate visa is needed for Hajj. If you\u2019re travelling for any other purpose, you should apply for a visa through visa agencies accredited to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. If you over-stay your visa you will be fined and deported.
\nIf you\u2019re planning to travel to Saudi Arabia via the causeway from Bahrain, you should check the terms of your Saudi visa before travelling. Saudi visas may only allow for entry into the country by air and may prevent you from entering across a land border including via the causeway from Bahrain.
\nForeign residents in Saudi Arabia will need a valid exit or re-entry permit from the Saudi Minis-try of Interior to leave and re-enter the country. There is no requirement to provide a vaccination certificate or negative PCR or antigen test certificate to enter the Kingdom.
\nAll visitors must fill out the Registration Immunization Information Form before travelling to the Kingdom. Exemptions apply for diplomats, government visit visa holders and aircrew.
\nAll visitors intending to visit the Kingdom (excluding residents) must have medical insurance that covers the costs of COVID-19 treatment in outpatient clinics, emergencies and hospitals.
\nIf you\u2019re fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for Saudi Arabia are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
\nProof of vaccination status: You don\u2019t need to provide your vaccination status for entry to Saudi Arabia.
\nIf you\u2019re not fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for Saudi Arabia are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
\nIf you\u2019ve had COVID-19 in the past year: Entry requirements for Saudi Arabia are the same for all travellers, regardless of whether you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year.
\nChildren and young people: There are no specific requirements for children and young people.
\nIf you\u2019re transiting through Saudi Arabia: Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination. Further information about transiting through Saudi Arabia can be found on the Saudia website .\nExemptions: There are no exemptions to Saudi Arabia\u2019s entry requirements.
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\n Internal Restrictions:
\n*Travel in Saudi Arabia: The Saudi authorities will keep travel restrictions under review depending on the progress of the virus. You should monitor announcements issued by the Saudi Ministry of Health and Ministry of Interior\n for any updates. The Saudi authorities may implement localised lockdowns in response to the detection of infection clusters. If you are subject to a localised lockdown, follow the instructions of the authorities.
\nRelevant penalties for breaches of regulations can be found on the Ministry of Interior website (see page three of this document)\n*Accommodation: Hotels and private rentals are open and available to book. Hygiene measures are in place, including temperature checks on entry and hand sanitiser in public spaces.
\n*Public spaces and services: The Ministry of Interior announced the lifting of restrictions on 5 March 2022 and 13 June 2022. Many public places have hygiene measures in place, including taking a temperature check and sanitising hands upon entry.
\n*If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.\n\n\n\n \n", "Y": 24.125926, "X": 44.547567, "AddInfo": null}