Saudi Arabia has withdrawn all COVID-related entry restrictions for holders of tourist visas in order to make the country one of the most open in the world for international tourists.
As of now, foreigners entering Saudi Arabia will no longer have to undergo quarantine nor present evidence of negative COVID-19 test results.
Saudi Arabia has relaxed travel restrictions on leisure, business, and religious travelers to the greatest extent since it first opened its doors to international tourists in September 2019.
Minister of Tourism for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Al-Khateeb, said, “We welcome this decision by the central government, which protects both lives and livelihoods.”
As a result of our nation’s ambitious vaccination program and other successful efforts to minimize the spread of the virus, we have returned to pre-pandemic openness. Moreover, we are helping thousands of people whose livelihoods are dependent on tourism, as well as companies that have been severely impacted by the pandemic.”
New Rules For Travellers travelling Saudi Arabia:
- To enter Saudi Arabia, international travelers will no longer need to present proof of vaccination or a PCR test.
- We will eliminate all quarantine requirements and allow entry to all travelers from the countries currently red-listed.
- Across the country, including in Makkah and Madinah, social distancing rules will be lifted, and masks will only be required in enclosed public spaces.
- There will be a small fee for COVID-19 medical insurance for all visa categories.
Saudi Arabia changed its tourism strategy to increase domestic tourism, launching 11 new destinations and developing more than 270 tourist packages. As a consequence, the country experienced two consecutive years of increases in leisure travel without a corresponding increase in cases of COVID.
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