Saudia Airline issues travel guidelines for 38 countries
Saudia airline has issued new travel guidelines for 38 countries with high rates of coronavirus cases prior to borders reopening on May 17 for vaccinated citizens.
The list of countries includes India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the US, UK, UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, the Philippines, Malaysia, Morocco, Spain, Iraq, Ethiopia, Maldives, China, Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, Bangladesh, Greece, Jordan, Kenya, Turkey, Germany, Bahrain, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Nigeria, Tunisia, Oman and Mauritius.
Before departure, Saudia requires travellers to obtain a PCR test result certificate from an accredited screening centre in the kingdom.
On returning to the kingdom, travellers have to quarantine at home for seven days and take a PCR test at the end of the week. Children under 8 are exempt.
Those under 18 are also allowed to travel with a mandatory insurance policy approved by the Saudi Central Bank.
Saudia has published the guidelines on its website and is asking citizens to check their eligibility and obtain permits if necessary.
