Looking to travel to Saudi Arabia? The Kingdom just reinstated the visa on arrival system for those with valid UK, US and Schengen visas.
Saudi Arabia provides tourist visas to the Austria, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, New Zealand, Andorra, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Ukraine, San Marino, Spain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom United States for a period of 12 months.
Citizens of these countries can apply for a visa on arrival provided they are nationals of either the US, UK, or Schengen, have travelled to these countries before, have COVID-19 medical insurance to avoid any risks, and are travelling with either Saudia, Flynas or Flyadeal. An insurance policy can be purchased once you’re inside the Kingdom, too.
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The move comes after Saudi Arabia lifted nearly all COVID-19 restrictions like masks in public places, social distancing, and vaccination status, too. Although, according to the COVID-19 update, wearing masks is still mandatory in closed areas and indoors.
For social distancing, however, the rules no longer apply. As of the latest COVID-19 update, the country will be “suspending the application of social distancing measures in all open and closed places, activities, and events”.
Also new on the travelling scene is the fact that unvaccinated travellers are now allowed into the Kingdom, PCR testing is no longer required to enter the country, and a 10-day home and institutional quarantine has also been axed.
It is still encouraged for people to take their booster shot and get triple vaxxed by the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia.
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Saudi Arabia follows a strong vaccination programme with high immunisation and immunity rates. The immunisation rate is now 99 percent for citizens aged 12 and above. Stay updated on the latest travel news, COVID-19 updates, and anything and everything Riyadh right here at Time Out.
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