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Saudi Arabia travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is part of Asia with main city at Riyadh. Its Developing country with a population of 32M people. The main currency is Saudi Riyal. The languages spoken are Arabic.
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Saudi Arabia

Exercise a high degree of caution

arriving in Jeddah from Port Sudan, will be issued visas on arrival. These will remain valid for a short period of time. See โ€˜Travel' for more information on entering Saudi Arabia. If you have arrived in Jeddah from Sudan and you havenโ€™t spoken to an Australian consular officer, contact us on +966 11 2500 990 or +966 11 2500 993 or email consular.riyadh@dfat.gov.au for assistance. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Saudi Arabia overall due threat of terrorism and missile and drone attacks. Higher levels apply in some areas.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Saudi Arabia

Open for travel

For entry into Saudi Arabia

International travel to Saudi Arabia is permitted. There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing.

Other restrictions

The 'Tawakkalna' mobile app should be downloaded before arrival.
Additionally, foreign travelers are required to have valid medical insurance covering all COVID-19 costs for the entire duration of their stay. This does not apply to GCC citizens.

Additional documents required

An online 'registration immunization information form' must be completed within 72 hours before departure. - Registration immunization information form
For more details Saudia Airlines

Government measures

Although restrictions have been lifted, they may be re-introduced at any time and preventative health measures remain encouraged. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in Saudi Arabia can be found at https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewstory.php?lang=en&newsid=2362022

Use of masks

Face masks are only required in some places of worship.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open as usual.

Bars

Please be advised bars are not allowed to operate in Saudi Arabia. The sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Nightclubs

Please be advised nightclubs are not allowed to operate in Saudi Arabia. The sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Shops

Shops are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer, temperature checks, and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Saudi Arabia

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Accepting Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational transport
๐Ÿ“… events Allowed

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