Saturday, July 31, 2021
Fully vaccinated Tourists from Non-Restricted countries can enter into Saudi Arabia - GACA
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia issued a circular to all airlines operating in the Kingdom’s airports, including private aviation, regarding allowing entry to travelers holding tourist visas from the non-restricted countries. Subscribe to Saudi Expatriates on imo
This decision comes in line with the announcement of the competent authorities and based on the recommendations of the health committees.
The circular specified that allowing airlines to transport travelers holding tourist visas coming to the Kingdom for those who completed receiving doses of one of the approved vaccines by the Ministry of Health. Recommend : Ban on direct entry from these countries to enter into Saudi Arabia
- The circular also stated the importance of confirming the registration of their status related to vaccination doses on the electronic portal dedicated to this ( https://muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/home ), which contributes to facilitating their immigration procedures upon arrival.
- The GACA confirmed that these procedures will be effective, starting from August 1, 2021 (22/12/1442).
- Yesterday, Saudi Arabia announced the open of its doors to Tourists and lifting the suspension of entry for tourist visa holders from 1st August, 2021. Related : Saudi Arabia open its doors for Tourists around the world
- The Ministry of Transport stated that vaccinated tourists can enter into Saudi Arabia without institutional quarantine, however they must need to prove their vaccination status with authorized certificates along with a negative PCR test which was taken within 72 hours before arriving to the Kingdom.
- Those who received Chinese vaccines (Sinopharm and Sinovac) will also be allowed, if they take one booster dose of any of the Pfizer, Astrazaneca, Modera or J and J vaccines. See Also : 4 conditions for Tourists to enter into Saudi Arabia from 1st August
