WHAT ARE TRAVELING NEEDS FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES?

Please select the country, from the list below, to view the travel guidelines and requirements:

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Guests must check their eligibility for travel by the concerned countries and obtain the required permits and/or permissions, if needed. Conditions and guidelines are subject to frequent changes without prior notice. Guests must check the latest information about the conditions and guidelines required for travel from the official and authorized sources before traveling.

 

• Saudi Arabia

   Last updated: 1 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  Flights departing from Saudi Arabia

  Saudi Residents

  Several categories of Saudi Residents are allowed to travel outside the Kingdom and return to it based on certain requirements and regulations, including:

  1. Public employees - civil and military - tasked with official duties.

  2. Members of Saudi diplomatic and consular missions and attachés, and employees from regional and international organizations and their families and companions.
  3. Permanent employees from public, private, and NGO entities outside the Kingdom, and those employed in trade establishments and companies abroad.
  4. Businessmen required to travel to complete trade and industrial operations, export, marketing, and sales managers who need to visit clients as per their job requirements.
  5. Patients requiring treatment abroad based on medical reports, in particular cancer patients and patients receiving organ transplants.
  6. Scholarship students, students, and medical fellows studying abroad, and their companions.
  7. Humanitarian cases, in particular the following 2 cases:

     1. Family reunions for citizens whose family members reside abroad

     2. The death of a spouse, parent, or child abroad.

  8. Citizens residing abroad and their companions who hold a proof of residency outside the Kingdom.

  9. Participants in official sports events regionally and globally, including players, technical crews, and managers

  Flights to Saudi Arabia

  If you are flying to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, you are kindly requested by health authorities in Saudi Arabia to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. GCC citizens and holders of valid visa (exit/entry, business, residence {Iqamah}, and visit) allowed to travel from and into The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  2. Travelling with ID has been suspended for GCC citizens.
  3. All arriving guests (except Saudi citizens AND children below 8 years of age) must provide negative PCR test certificate issued from a verified laboratory not exceed (72) hours from the time the test is undertaken until departing to the kingdom, and guests who did not provide the certificate will be denied from boarding the airplane.
  4. Above points not applied on countries that suspended from traveling to/from the kingdom in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as decided by the competent committee as a result of COVID-19 outbreak in these countries. Travel suspended (except guests with official government invitations) to and from India, Brazil and Argentina, including any person who has been in these countries in the last (14) days prior to their arrival to the Kingdom.
  5. All guests must fill out and sign Health Disclaimer Form below then hand it over to health control center upon arrival at airport.
  6. All guests will undergo 2-days self-quarantine at home after arriving to the kingdom, then take PCR test by the end of period. If PCR test not conducted, self-quarantine at home continues for 7 days.
  7. All guests must download and register on Tatamman and Tawakkalna Applications.
  8. Guests must assign home location Through Tatamman app within 8 hours of arrival.
  9. Guests most monitor COVID-19 symptoms, and immediately call 937 if any symptoms appeared or go to primary healthcare center or emergency if necessary.
  10. Guests must do daily health assessment in Tatamman app.
  11. Guests must follow precautionary procedures during self-quarantine at home as stated in the Health Disclaimer Form.

  «Tawakkalna» App:

           

  Rest Assured «Tataman» App:​

           

  The Ministry of Health Disclaimer Form for passengers returning to Saudi Arabia:

  Open the Form

  Authorized Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test Labs

  Saudi Arabia

  Authorized Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test Labs

  No.	LAB NAME	CITY / CITIES
  1	Al Borg Medical Laboratories	Riyadh / Jeddah / Khamis Mushait / Dammam / Tabuk
  2	Al Mousa Specialist Hospital	Al Ahsa
  3	Aldara Medical Center brand Hospital Laboratory	Riyadh
  4	Al-Farabi Laboratory	Riyadh
  5	Al-Habib Medical Group	Riyadh / Eastern / Qassim
  6	Almana General Hospital	Al Khobar
  7	Arab Medical Laboratories	Riyadh
  8	Dallah Hospital	Riyadh
  9	Dar Afia Medical Clinics Complex	Dammam
  10	Delta Medical Laboratories	Riyadh
  11	Ghassan Naguib Pharaoh Hospital Laboratory	Jeddah
  12	Hayat National Hospital	Riyadh
  13	House of Medical Laboratory for Medical Analysis	Jeddah
  14	International Medical Center (Molecular Laboratory)	Jeddah
  15	Jeddah National Hospital	Jeddah
  16	Laboratory of Suleiman Abdul Qadir Fakih	Jeddah
  17	Mouwasat Hospital	Riyadh / Dammam / Jubail Industrial
  18	Smart Lab Company	Riyadh
  19	Specialized Medical Center Hospital	Riyadh

  
  The preventive measures applied in Saudi Arabia in regard for COVID-19 and the penalties for violating it :

  Before travelling:

  1. If a person who intend to travel to Saudi Arabia was diagnosed with COVID-19 or was in contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19, he/she should declare to health authorities at their country, and not to travel until 14 days after diagnosis or last contact. Violations are subject for prosecution under (Health Control at Points of Entry Regulation). They would be subjected to fines not exceeding (500,000) Saudi Riyals, and held accountable to consequences of their violation on others.
  2. Perform COVID-19 PCR within the timeframe assigned by Saudi Arabia, and test result is proof of COVID-19 clearance. Violators will be denied entry to Saudi Arabia.

  Upon arrival:

  1. If respiratory symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath) are present, declare to Health Control Centers.
  2. Sign documents required by health authorities and submit to relevant authority at point of entry.
  3. Download and register to applications required by health authorities.
  4. Violations are subject for prosecution under (Health Control at Points of Entry Regulation). They would be subjected to fines not exceeding (500,000) Saudi Riyals, and held accountable to consequences of their violation on others.
     After entry:

  After entry:

  1. Comply with isolation/quarantine according to time and location decided and mentioned in documents signed by traveler, update health status and report symptoms to health authorities. Violations of isolation/quarantine requirements are subjected to penalty not exceeding (200,000) Saudi Riyals or imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both. Repeated violations are subject to doubled penalties.
  2. Comply with preventive measures after completion of isolation/quarantine period:
     
     1. Social distancing and violation of preventive measures is penalized by (1,000) Saudi Riyals, including not using face-masks, not maintaining social distancing, refusing temperature screening at entrance to public or private facilities, and not complying with assigned protocols for persons with fever. Penalties are doubled when violations are repeated.
     2. Avoid large gatherings and not to invite to such gatherings. Violations are penalized by (10,000) Saudi Riyals. Penalties are doubled when violations are repeated.
     3. Maintain hand washing with soap and water and sanitization.
        
        
  3. Request healthcare when symptoms suggestive of infection appear, by calling health authorities on 937 and comply with preventive measures to protect the public.

   

• Oman

   Last updated: 1 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Oman, you are kindly requested by authorities in Oman to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA

  Departing from Oman:

  1. Omani citizens shall have health insurance covers COVID-19 valid in the country to which they are travelling.
  2. Guests shall comply with the conditions of the country to which they are travelling to.
  3. Citizens and foreigners allowed to travel from Oman without permit.

  Traveling to Oman:

  1. Only Omani citizens, residents in Oman with valid residency permits, and GCC citizens are allowed to enter Oman without the need for prior approval.
  2. Non Omani citizens travelling to Oman are required to have international health insurance covering the cost of treatment for COVID-19 for a period of at least one month.
  3. Arriving guests shall be required to download and start the registration process on the Tarassud+ application before arrival.
  4. Arriving guests to Oman for a period of 1 to 7 days are subject to COVID-19 PCR test and pay the cost of services of OMR 25.
  5. Arriving guests for a period more than 7 days are subject to COVID-19 PCR test with a 14 days quarantine, wear a bracelet and pay the cost of services of OMR 25.
  6. Children aged 15 years and less are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test.
  7. Travel Guide issued by the competent authorities in Oman demonstrating step by step the guidance for guests travelling to Oman is in the link here.

   

• Kuwait

   Last updated: 20 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Kuwait, you are kindly requested by Kuwaiti authorities to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with "SAUDIA".

  Restrictions of entry:

  Non-Kuwaiti guests of all other nationalities arriving directly from the counties listed below even if transiting via other countries which are not listed, are not allowed to enter the State of Kuwait until further notice. Except for guests who settled in unlisted countries for at least (14) days then conduct COVID-19 test after the (14) days and hold PCR negative result certificate. PCR certificate shall not exceed (96) hours between the test date and the arrival to Kuwait.
  

  List of Countries

  List of Countries
  India	Iran	China	Brazil
  Colombia	Armenia	Bangladesh	Philippine
  Syria	Spain	Singapore	Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Sri Lanka	Nepal	Iraq	Mexico
  Indonesia	Chile	Pakistan	Egypt
  Lebanon	Hong Kong	Italy	North Macedonia
  Moldova	Panama	Beirut	Serbia
  Montenegro	Dominican Republic	Kosovo	Argentina
  Yemen

  Departure Instructions:

  1. Tickets must be booked electronically or by telephone and received by email.

  2. Guests must provide information about their health status on request. If required by the destination, guest must provide a certificate from an accredited health center, stating they are free from Coronavirus infection and only travel during the period of validity of the certificate.
  3. Kuwaiti citizens must provide health insurance for the duration of travel and this must include possible treatment for Coronavirus infection.
  4. Guests must ensure they understand the travel information provided and follow the procedures of Kuwait International Airport during departure and the relevant procedures on arrival at their destination.
  5. Guests must attend the airport at least 4 hours before traveling.
  6. Guests must register with the (Kuwait - Traveler) application and submit the relevant barcode at all stages of travel.
  7. Entry to Airport Terminal is not permitted, except for travelers and Airport employees, with exception of those assisting passengers with special needs or restricted mobility, the elderly or other special cases that require their presence at the airport.
  8. Carry-on luggage will not be permitted and will not be allowed on the aircraft, except for small bags of medicine, personal effects and children's belongings.
  9. Follow health guidance by wearing mask, wearing gloves, using hands sanitizer, and practicing social distance.

  Arrival Instructions:

  1. All guests must register on Shlonak App before boarding on the airplane.
  2. Every guest must provide a PCR test certificate with negative result from an accredited health center and ensure that the certificate issued within (96 hours) from the date of the examination until the date of acceptance on board the flight. Children under the age of (6) years are exempted from performing the (PCR) test..
  3. PCR certificate must be issued in English language from one of the laboratories approved by the concerned authority in Kuwait which are listed here.

  4. SAUDIA will not accept any guest showing any symptoms of high temperature or symptoms of Corona virus.

  5. All arriving guests will undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in their homes.
  6. Random PCR test will be taken for 10% of arriving guests from each flight.
  7. Guests traveling back to the State of Kuwait within 4 days and hold PCR test certificate issued by The State of Kuwait will not undergo PCR test, with guests compliance with all health conditions.
  8. Follow health guidance by wearing mask, wearing gloves, using hands sanitizer, and practicing social distance.

• Bahrain

   Last updated: 8 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Bahrain, you are kindly requested by authorities in Bahrain to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests will be charged BD 30 for the PCR test upon arrival and BD 30 for the exit test at the end of the quarantine period.

  2. All guests must be self-isolated for 10 days.
  3. Any guest staying in Bahrain for ten (10) days or longer must repeat the PCR test on the 10th day following their arrival in the Kingdom.
  4. Test fee shall be paid in advance by the guest through BeAware App or self-service payment kiosks at the destination airport.
  5. Guests shall install and register on BeAware Bahrain app.
  6. The compulsory 10-day quarantine will be lifted for all incoming guests whose PCR test results become negative for the PCR test taken upon arrival.
  7. All incoming guests must sign a declaration stating that they will follow the Ministry of Health regulations regarding self-isolating until receiving their PCR test result and confirmed negative.
  8. Guests whose PCR test results become positive will be contact by Ministry of Health on the contact detail provided by guests upon arrival to Bahrain.
  9. Entry is restricted to Bahraini citizens, residents, GCC citizens who do not need a visa, passengers eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, guests with a valid eVisa, diplomats, military personnel, airline crew, or holders of official service or UN passports.
  10. Visas on arrival are reintroduced for citizens of nationalities that are eligible for it. To determine eligibility or obtain an eVisa prior to departure, please visit the link here.

• UAE

   Last updated: 27 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to one of our destinations in UAE, you are kindly requested by authorities to follow guidelines below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  Dubai:

  1. GCC citizens traveling to UAE are allowed to enter with their passport only, and no guest will be processed by immigration if holding national ID.
  2. Guests with Dubai issued residence visa must obtain GDRFA approval before planning their return trip to Dubai from the link here.
  3. Guests with UAE residence visa from other emirates except Dubai must obtain ICA approval before planning their return trip to UAE from the link here.
  4. Tourists with valid visa or visa on arrival are not required to get any approvals from GDRFA or ICA.

  5. UAE residents arriving at DXB/DWC from the listed countries must take two COVID-19 PCR tests: one before departure and a second test upon arrival in Dubai.

  6. Tourists arriving at DXB/DWC from the listed countries must take two COVID-19 PCR tests: one before departure and a second test upon arrival in Dubai.
  7. Transit guests arriving at DXB/DWC from the listed countries must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.
  8. UAE residents arriving at DXB/DWC from unlisted countries have the option to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate or take the test upon arrival in Dubai.
  9. Tourists arriving at DXB/DWC from unlisted countries must present a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate, except for guests coming from the UK and Germany who have the option to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival in Dubai.
  10. Transit passengers arriving at DXB/DWC from unlisted countries not required to present a COVID 19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by guest’s final destination.
  11. All UAE Nationals not required to conduct PCR test before arriving at DXB/DWC as they will take PCR Test on arrival only.
  12. Children under the age of 12 and guests with moderate to severe disabilities are exempted from PCR.
  13. For guests choose to conduct PCR test prior to departure, they must carry a printed copy of the certificate in English or Arabic languages (no handwritten reports).
  14. Negative PCR test certificates must not exceed 96 hours before departure.
  15. All citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria wishing to enter the United Arab Emirates with a visit visa are required to obtain the following documents and maintain them on their person prior to presenting themselves at the check-in counter:
      1. Valid Return Ticket.
      2. Hotel Booking or sufficient proof of accommodation address covering the full length of their stay in the United Arab Emirates as per the duration stated in their booking.
      3. Negative PCR Test result obtained within a 96-hour window prior to departure.
      4. Valid Health Insurance covering the full duration of their stay in the United Arab Emirates.
      5. The above requirements do not apply to the following categories:
      1. Nigerian citizens already holding valid Resident Visas.
      2. Nigerian citizens transiting through any of the nation’s airports to a third destination.
  16. Holders of visit and tourism visa from five nationalities only (Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) must hold valid round-trip tickets.
  17. All guests transiting at DXB from all other countries or departing from DXB to all countries are required to follow final destination requirements.
  18. List of approved labs are in the link here.
      

  19. Undertaking Form

      COVID-19 app Guidance

       

      List of Countries

      List of Countries
      Middle East and Africa		Europe	Asia	South America
      Angola	Morocco	Croatia	Pakistan	Argentina
      Djibouti	Rwanda	Cyprus	Bangladesh	Chile
      Egypt	Senegal	Czech Republic	Nepal
      Eritrea	Somaliland	Georgia	India
      Ethiopia	South Sudan	Hungary	Philippine
      Ghana	Sudan	Malta	Uzbekistan
      Guinea	Syria	Moldova	Vietnam
      Iran	Tanzania	Montenegro	Afghanistan
      Guinea	Tunisia	Romania	Myanmar
      Ivory Coast	Uganda	Russia	Tajikistan
      Jordan	Zambia	Slovakia	Cambodia
      Kenya	Zimbabwe	Ukraine	Turkmenistan
      Lebanon

       

      COVID-19 DXB Mobile Application:

               

      Abu Dhabi:

      1. GCC citizens traveling to UAE are allowed to enter with their passport only, and no guest will be processed by immigration if holding national ID.
      2. All types of visas suspended from entering AUH except for guests holding valid residency visa.
      3. Guests with UAE residence visa from other emirates except Dubai must obtain ICA approval before planning their return trip to UAE from the link here.
      4. All guests must obtain entry permission from ICA website before booking their flight via the link here. 
      5. Guests need to show negative PCR test result from approved labs before arriving to AUH from their origin destination or connecting via their destination to AUH. List of approved labs are on the link here. 
      6. Validity of PCR test result shall be 96 hours before arrival to AUH.
      7. Guests must show a hard copy of PCR certificate at check-in counters.
      8. Guests will undergo PCR prior immigration upon their arrival at AUH.
      9. Children under 12 years are not required to present the negative PCR before traveling to Abu Dhabi as they will be tested upon their arrival at Abu Dhabi Airport.
      10. All arriving guests will undergo home quarantine for 14 days by given medical wristband. Guests holding diplomatic passports and guests below the age of 18 years are excepted from home quarantine.
      11. Some arriving guests will be subject to institutional quarantine.
      12. Guests who arrive to the UAE through Abu Dhabi International Airport but wish to go straight to another emirate, must use Airport Taxi only. In case that guest refused to use the airport taxi, then the procedure of arriving to Abu Dhabi will be applied and guest should wear the tracking medical wristband and stay for 14 days in Abu Dhabi for quarantine purposes.
      13. Guests should download ALHOSN app prior departure as it is mandatory for tracking purposes when arriving to AUH.
      14. UAE nationals must register in TAWAJUDI prior traveling from AUH.
      15. All guests must fulfill all requirements by country of destination.
      16. All citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria wishing to enter the United Arab Emirates with a visit visa are required to obtain the following documents and maintain them on their person prior to presenting themselves at the check-in counter:
          1. Valid Return Ticket.
          2. Hotel Booking or sufficient proof of accommodation address covering the full length of their stay in the United Arab Emirates as per the duration stated in their booking.
          3. Negative PCR Test result obtained within a 96-hour window prior to departure.
          4. Valid Health Insurance covering the full duration of their stay in the United Arab Emirates.
          5. The above requirements do not apply to the following categories:
          1. Nigerian citizens already holding valid Resident Visas.
          2. Nigerian citizens transiting through any of the nation’s airports to a third destination.
      17. Holders of visit and tourism visa from five nationalities only (Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) must hold valid round-trip tickets.

• Egypt

  If you are flying to our destinations in Egypt, you are kindly requested by Egyptian authorities to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA:

  1. Wear your face mask all time during flight

  2. Allow safe distance between you and other guests

  3. All guests from all nationalities including Egyptian citizens must hold negative PCR test result issued within 72 hours at flight time, except children under 6 years old.

  4. PCR test certificate must fulfil the following conditions:

     1. Shows time and date on which the sample has been collected as the time/date of collecting the sample are counted for shall not exceed (72) hours upon arrival.

     2. Hard copy issued in Arabic or English language.
     3. Issued by an official and accredited test center in the country of departure and has the laboratory’s stamp and has no deleting, editing or altering sign.
     4. It shows the type of sample taken.
     5. It shows the type of the test performed and must be (RT-PCR).

   

  1. Declaration form for Egyptians
  2. Declaration form for Non-Egyptians

• Iraq

   Last updated: 30 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Iraq, you are kindly requested by authorities in Iraq to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. PCR test is not Mandatory for guests travelling to Erbil.

  2. Guests with a PCR test that is valid for 48 hours, will take the fast-track at immigration after their temperature checked.
  3. Guests without a valid test, will pay for the PCR test that costs 60,000IQD or 50 USD.
  4. All guests regardless to PCR test must undergo self-quarantine for period of 14 days.
  5. All guests travelling to Erbil must fill out Health Declaration Form and Home Quarantine Pledge Form onboard the flight and before arrival.
  6. Any guest who has been in Iran in the past 30 days are not allowed to enter via Erbil (EBL) or Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
  7. Residence permits (Iqama) or re-entry permits issued by Iraq which have expired between 1 February 2020 and 1 August 2020 are still considered valid to enter via Erbil and Sulaymaniyah.

• Lebanon

   Last updated: 23 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Beirut, Lebanon, you are kindly requested by health authorities in Lebanon to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests, except children below 12 years old, MUST show at check in counters a negative PCR test not exceeding 96 hours from the time of the test result until their arrival into Lebanon, otherwise they will not be allowed to board the plane departing to Lebanon.
  2. After arrival to Lebanon, guests invited to either undergo another PCR test at their own costs after 72 hours at most OR stay at their home or hotel to quarantine for (10) days from the day they have arrived to Lebanon.
  3. Guests who left Lebanon and returned to it within one-week period are allowed not to take PCR test in the countries they intended to return from. Returning guests must undergo PCR test at their own cost upon arrival or within 72 hours at the most from their arrival.
  4. All guests MUST fill Medical Form online before their departure via the link here, and guests who did not fill the form will be denied from boarding in the airplane.

   

• Jordan

   Last updated: 14 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Jordan, you are kindly requested by authorities in Jordan to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. Guests (except children below 5 years of age) shall obtain PCR test with a negative result within 120 hours before departure. Guests shall expect to take another PCR test upon arrival.
  2. Guests shall install (AMAN Application) on mobile phone which can be downloaded via the link here.
  3. Non-Jordanians guests shall obtain health insurance to cover COVID 19 treatments in Jordan.
  4. All guests (except children below 5 years of age) will undergo another PCR test upon arrival.
  5. Undergo 14-days self-quarantine after negative PCR test for guests arriving from Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosna and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Czechia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos, UK, Ukraine and USA.
  6. Undergo 7-days self-quarantine after negative PCR test for guests arriving from countries not mentioned in above list, including Saudi Arabia.
  7. Guests shall submit online the Health Declaration and Locator Form via the link here and obtain QR code which is mandatory for boarding.
  8. Any guest gives falsified or incorrect information is subject to a fine 10,000 JD.
  9. International transfer guests are allowed at Jordanian airports as follows:
     1. Negative PCR test is required within 72 hours before arrival.
     2. The planned transfer time is not exceeding 6 hrs.

• Tunis

   Last updated: 28 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to one of our destinations in Tunis, you are kindly requested by Tunisian authorities to follow guidelines below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All arriving guests must fill out required information online before boarding via the link here.
  2. Each guest must hold a valid certificate of negative RT-PCR test not exceeding 120 hours from the issuance time of the certificate until arrival at the Tunisian boarder. PCR test is not required for children under the age of 12 years and guests arriving on charter flights or regular flights as part of organized trips on the Inclusive Tour to which the health protocol for the Ministry of Tourism and Crafts applies.
  3. Only Tunisian guests, foreigners residing in Tunisia, foreigners having a Tunisian spouse, foreigners having an official residence in Tunisia and diplomats accredited in Tunisia, are accepted on board flights to Tunisia, with the obligation to present supporting documents (residence permit, certificate of ownership in Tunisia, letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Tunisians abroad or verbal note issued by the embassy concerned).
  4. Foreign patients coming for treatment in Tunisia accepted on board flights to Tunisia according to the following conditions:
     1. Maximum of one accompany is allowed with the exception of babies and minor children with whom both parents are allowed to accompany.
     2. Hold negative RT-PCR certificate for the patient and the companion which completion date doesn’t exceed 72 hours on arrival at the Tunisian borders.
     3. Possession of the authorization granted by the Ministry of Health for the patient and the companion to travel to Tunisia.
  5. Guests must fill Engagement Form to commit in writing to:
     1. Undergo mandatory quarantine for seven (7) days in specified hotels (attached hotel list) at the expense of the guests.
     2. Carry out a second test for COVID-19 (RT-PCR) after the end of this first week of quarantine at the expense of the Tunisian state.
     3. If the second test result is negative, guest will undergo self-quarantine for 7 days.
  6. All guests including children under 12 must choose a hotel among the hotels dedicated to mandatory quarantine to accommodate there during the period of mandatory quarantine, pay the accommodation costs in advance and present the confirmation of the reservation and payment document (Voucher) when checking- in at the airport of departure to Tunisia. The rate paid must include accommodation and transfer from the airport to the hotel.
  7. All guests must comply with the sanitary measures required by the health protocol and apply self-protection rules (permanent masks, physical distancing, continuous hand disinfection with soap and alcohol, etc.)

  Commitment Form:

  The Commitment Form must be filled and signed at check-in before boarding then provide it to SAUDIA flight attendant when onboard when requested.

  Hotel List:

  Please click here to open hotel list.

  Transit guests:

  Tunis allows transit guests who are travelling from countries classified in the green list by the National Observatory of New and Emerging Diseases (ONMNE) subject to the following conditions:

  • The guest must continue his/her trip on the same airline which carried him/her to Tunisia.
  • The second flight to the next destination must be provided on the same day of the guest’s arrival in Tunisia.

• Morocco

   Last updated: 18 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to one of our destinations in Morocco, you are kindly requested by health authorities in Morocco to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. Only Moroccan citizens and residents who hold valid resident visa are permitted to travel to Morocco.

  2. All guests must hold PCR Test Certificate with negative result of COVID-19 not exceeding (72) hours upon arrival to Morocco.
  3. All guests must fill up the Passenger Health Form electronically via the link here and have it printed and signed.

• China

   Last updated: 13 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to China, you are kindly requested by health authorities in China to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests must hold PCR and Blood IgG test report performed within 48 hours before departure in medical centers approved by China Embassy (Blood IgG Test for Diplomatic is optional). Original test reports will be checked at check-in counter.

  2. All Chinese must present the Green HS QR code. To obtain the HS QR code, guests must upload their negative PCR via WeChat App within 24 hours after the PCR report issuance, which then will be verified by China Embassy to get the Green HS QR code. The QR code to be checked at check-in counters.
  3. All non-Chinese guests, except Diplomatic, must send within 24 hours after getting the negative test results a scanned copy of the page of personal information of their valid passport, a scanned copy of their test results (PCR and Blood IgG) along with the Endorsed Health Declaration Form (attached) dully filled and signed via email to China Embassy to receive the endorsement. Email of Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia consulate_sau@mfa.gov.cn , Email of Chinese Consulate in Jeddah consulate_jeddah@mfa.gov.cn
  4. All Diplomatic must provide original PCR negative report to agents at check-in counter.
  5. All guests must fill and Declare “GACC Notice for E-custom Declaration” online within 24hours before entry to China.

  Health Declaration Form

  Approved Medical Centers

   

• United Kingdom (UK)

  If you are flying to one of our destinations in United Kingdom, you are kindly requested by authorities in UK to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA

  1. All guests arriving into the UK (excluding arrivals travelling from the Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands) are required to complete an online UK Passenger Locator Form before entering the UK via the link here.
  2. Guests may be required to self-isolate for 14 days
  3. You should visit the link here for updated important information on UK public health requirements for all arriving guests.

• Netherlands

   Last updated: 14 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Amsterdam, Netherlands, you are kindly requested by authorities in Netherland to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests must wear facemask while in all area of the terminal complex at Schiphol Airport.

  2. Arriving guests should self-quarantine for 10 days. For more information regarding self-quarantine, please visit the link here. 
  3. Guests aged 13 and above must fill out the Health Declaration Form before boarding the flight. To download the form, please visit the link here. 
  4. PCR test is NOT required for guests travelling to The Netherlands.

  Health Declaration Form

• Italy

   Last updated: 18 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to one of our destinations in Italy, you are kindly requested by authorities in Italy to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. Travel is allowed to Italy only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study, or absolute urgency, returning to one's home, domicile, or dwelling, i.e. travel for tourism is NOT allowed.

  2. All guests must fill Self-Declaration Form below with correct information, then provide signed form when requested at the origin station.
  3. All guests must fill Purpose of Entering Italy Form below, then provide signed to Police Department when requested upon arrival.
  4. For the latest update regarding eligibility and requirements to enter Italy, please check the official Online Information Form of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation via the link here.
  5. Guests will undergo self-isolation for 14 days.
  6. PCR test is NOT required to be presented before boarding the flight to Italy.
  7. In case guests stay or transit in the 14 days prior to entering Italy via Belgium, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Spain, United Kingdom or Northern Ireland, guests need to:
     1. Complete the Self-Declaration Form.
     2. Present a declaration to the effect that they have taken a PCR test with a negative result within 72 hours before entering Italy. Alternatively, undergo a PCR test on arrival at the airport where possible or within 48 hours of entering Italy at an accredited local health authority laboratory.
     3. 
        

  1. Self-Declaration Form
  2. Purpose of Entering Italy Form

• Switzerland

   Last updated: 20 August 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Switzerland, you are kindly requested by authorities in Switzerland to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. Guests who have spent time in a country or area with an increased risk of infection during the last 10 days and then enter Switzerland must go into quarantine. List of countries and areas is regularly updated in line with the epidemiological situation. Please refer to the list in the link here.
  2. Guests must notify the competent cantonal authority within two days of their arrival in Switzerland and follow the instructions given to them by the authorities.
  3. Anyone who evades quarantine, or who fails to comply with the duty to notify the authorities, is committing an offence under the Epidemics Act and is liable to a fi¬ne of up to CHF 10,000.
  4. For further information, please refer to the FOPH website via the link here or contact the Infoline at +41584644488.

• Germany

   Last updated: 12 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Germany, you are kindly requested by authorities in Germany to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests shall take COVID-19 test either within 48 hours in advance at the point of departure or within 72 hours after entering Germany. To arrange a free of charge test upon arrival, please call the hotline for the medical appointment service on 116 117.
  2. All guests who visited a country listed as a risk area by German authority in the last 14 days before entering Germany requested to take COVID-19 test and will be subject to quarantine either at home or other suitable accommodation. Updated list of risk areas are in the link here.
  3. All guests visited risk areas in the last 14 days must fill up Public Health Passenger Locator Form and hand them to health authority at the arrival airport.
  4. Certain persons are exempt from the compulsory quarantine and testing in accordance with state law. This includes persons who are only travelling through Germany.
  5. In accordance with state regulations, the quarantine may be lifted in the event of a negative test result.
  6. you are legally required to contact your local health authority immediately if you develop typical symptoms of a Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection (shortness of breath, newly developed cough, fever or loss of taste/smell) within 14 days of your arrival. You can find your local health authority online at the link here.

  Public Health Passenger Locator Form

  Travel Restrictions:

  Temporary travel restrictions apply to all non-essential travel from third countries to the Federal Republic of Germany except the following:

  1. German citizens.

  2. Guests who have resided and last stayed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand and Uruguay.
  3. EU citizens and third-country nationals with current right of residence in Germany,
  4. Healthcare workers, health researchers and geriatric care workers,
  5. Skilled and highly qualified foreign workers if their employment is necessary from an economic perspective and the work cannot be postponed or performed abroad,
  6. Freight transport and other transport personnel,
  7. Seasonal workers in agriculture,
  8. Seafarers,
  9. Foreign students as well as trainees and third-country nationals who are entering Germany to obtain qualifications if their studies, training or qualification program is not fully possible from abroad.
  10. Persons immigrating into Germany for the purpose of joining their families and visits for urgent family reasons or short term visits of core family members (husband/wife, minor children, parents of minor children) or unmarried partners in a relationship with German nationals, EU citizens and third-country nationals with current right of residence in Germany or joint short term visits of couples (third country national and German national/EU citizen) residing together in a third country for important reasons,
  11. Persons in need of international protection or for other humanitarian reasons,
  12. Diplomats, staff of international organizations, military personnel and humanitarian aid workers in the exercise of their functions,
  13. Ethnic German resettlers,
  14. Guests in transit.

   

• Spain

   Last updated: 25 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Spain, you are kindly requested by authorities in Spain to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. YOU SHOULD NOT TRAVEL if you have symptoms compatible with COVID-19 (fever, cough, breathing difficulties), of recent onset, if diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days or if you have had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last two weeks.
  2. Make sure you have filled out and signed your Public Health Form online via the link here or in SpTH app.
  3. Make sure to obtain QR code as you will have to present a soft or hard copy of it at the health control office at the airport to continue your trip.
  4. Each guest must fill out a form and will hold responsibility about the accuracy of its information. If the guest is minor, dependent, or disabled, the form can be filled out by their companion who will be responsible for the veracity of the information provided.
  5. You may access further information on health measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic via the link here.
  6. The restriction of third country nationals from entering Spain has been extended until 31st October 2020 unless fall under one of the following categories:
     1. Regular residents in the European union, Schengen associated states, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican (the holy see) or San Marino, on their way to such country, with documentary proof.
     2. Holders of a long-term visa issued by a member state or Schengen associated state, on their way to such country.
     3. Healthcare professionals, including health researchers, and elderly care professionals going to or returning from exercising their working activity.
     4. Transport personnel, sailors and the necessary aeronautical personnel to carry out air transport activities.
     5. Diplomatic, consular, international organization, military, civil protection and humanitarian organization personnel in the exercise of their duties.
     6. Students pursuing their studies in the member states or Schengen associated states, holding the appropriate permit or visa and medical insurance, provided that they travel to the country in which they are studying and that the entry takes place during the academic year or within the 15 days prior to it.
     7. Highly qualified workers whose labor is necessary and cannot be postponed or carried out remotely, including participants in high-level sports competitions taking place in Spain. these circumstances must be justified by supporting documentation.
     8. People traveling for duly accredited imperative family reasons.
     9. People who provide documentary evidence of force majeure reasons or in-need situation, or whose entry is permitted for humanitarian reasons.
     10. Legal residents in the following countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia, japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and China, provided that they come directly from them, have transited exclusively through other listed countries or have only carried out international airport transit in countries not listed. for residents in China reciprocity remains to be verified. for further details, consult the Spanish official state gazette.
  7. All companion animals that travel to Spain from a third country must be transported as cargo to facilitate control upon arrival.

   

• France

   Last updated: 15 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to France, you are kindly requested by authorities in France to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. Fill out and sign the Sworn Statement that they did not show any symptoms of COVID-19 and present the signed statement to the employee at the check-in counters and to border control authorities.
  2. Fill out and sign the Derogatory Travel Form upon which guests shall be authorized to enter France only for the reasons given, and present the signed statement to the employee at the check-in counters and to border control authorities.
  3. Guests traveling from Saudi Arabia highly recommended to hold PCR Test Certificate with negative result of COVID-19 taken within (72) hours before the flight.
  4. Long-stay visas, residence permits, provisional residence permits and residence permit applications with an expiry date between 16th March and 15th June 2020 are automatically extended by 6 months.
     Required Forms

  Required Forms

• Austria

   Last updated: 18 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Austria, you are kindly requested by authorities in Austria to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests must follow precautionary procedures in airports and during flight, such as wearing face mask and allowing at least 1 meter as safe distance between guests. Wearing face mask is not required for children under age of 6 and persons who is not expected to wear them for health reasons.
  2. Guests who are citizens as well as their family members living in the same household or (habitual) residents of one of these countries AND who are arriving from one of these countries AND who have only been to these countries or in Austria within the last 10 days are free to enter Austria (no molecular-biological SARS-CoV-2-test, no quarantine): Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic (except region Prague), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (except regions Île-de-France und Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal (except regions Lisbon and Norte), Republic Korea, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain – Canary Islands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican.
  3. Third-country nationals arriving from out of Schengen area are not allowed to enter Austria.

  4. Remaining persons are required to provide a health certificate not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological SARS-CoV-2- test is given or are required to start a 10-days quarantine.

  5. Molecular biological SARS-CoV-2-test has to be made within 48 hours after arrival if not providing a health certificate and arriving from Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic (only region Prague), Ecuador, Egypt, France (only regions Île-de-France und Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur), India, Indonesia, Iran, Kosovo, Kuwait, Maldives, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, China – Province Hubei, Peru, Philippines, Portugal (only regions Lisbon and Norte), Romania, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, Spain mainland and Balearic Islands, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine or USA.
  6. Exemptions apply to (persons are allowed to enter Austria, but are required to provide a health certificate not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological SARS-CoV-2-test is given or are required to start a 10-days quarantine):

     1. Nationals of Austria, EU, United Kingdom, Switzerland as well as persons living in the same household,

     2. Members of diplomatic missions and staff of international organizations as well as family members of these people living in the same household,
     3. Persons traveling on business,
     4. Humanitarian workers,
     5. For particularly considerable predictable reasons in the family circle in individual cases (e.g. weddings, baptisms, birthday parties or the non-regular visit of your partner)
     6. Foreigners having a Visa D published by Austria, a documentation of the foreign police act (Fremdenpolizeigesetz), a documentation of the right of residence under the Settlement and Residence Act (Niederlassungs- und Aufenthaltsgesetz) or the Asylum Act (Asylgesetz)2
     7. one accompanying person of persons having a promise of treatment issued by an Austrian hospital for medical reasons worth considering.
        
  7. General exemptions, regardless of where these people come from, apply to (persons neither need a health certificate nor have to start a quarantine):

     1. For unpredictable reasons in the family circle in individual cases (e.g. serious illnesses, deaths, funerals, births and the care of people in need of support in emergencies).

     2. For imperative reasons of animal care in individual cases.
     3. In the imperative interest of the Republic of Austria.
     4. Austrian citizens and persons subject to health insurance in Austria or having a promise of treatment issued by an Austrian hospital for medical reasons worth considering plus one accompanying person. You may access the form for Confirmation of Medical Service in case of absolute medical necessity via the link here. 
     5. (Habitual) residents of Austria re-entering Austria after the use of essential medical services abroad,
     6. Transfer guests, provided that immediate departure is ensured (proof of a flight, train, bus ticket, a taxi confirmation or similar),
     7. Commuters (except care workers),
     8. Pupils and students.
        

  8. Persons required to start a quarantine have to provide a confirmation of availability of suitable accommodation already upon arrival and costs must be borne – otherwise entry will be refused.

  9. Children under the age of 10 are exempted from any obligation to take a molecular bio-logical SARS-CoV-2 test, only if travelling accompanied.
  10. exemptions do not release passenger/crew from foreign immigration entry regulations (visa, …)
  11. To avoid gatherings upon arrival, guests recommended to fill out the three forms below.
  12. You may access the Health Certificate Form when arriving from non-exempted countries via the link here.
  13. FAQs of the Federal Ministry of Health on entry requirements can be found at the link here.
      

  Health Certificate Form

  Declaration of quarantine

  Confirmation of absolute medical necessity to use medical service

• Turkey

  If you are flying to Turkey, you are kindly requested by authorities in Turkey to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests must fill out the Public Health Passenger Locator Form before boarding the aircraft.

  2. Carry-on baggage other than women's purses, men's briefcases, laptop cases/bags and baby carrier bags are not allowed inside the cabin.
  3. Guests should wear medical masks while inside the aircraft or at the airport except babies under 2 years old.

  Public Health Passenger Locator Form

• Greece

   Last updated: 29 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Greece, you are kindly requested by authorities in Greece to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests entering Greece from Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, The Czech Republic, Poland, The United Arab Emirates, Malta, Belgium, Spain, Albania and North Macedonia must have PCR certificate with negative result conducted up to 72 hours before travel.
  2. All permanent residents of Russia entering Greece from Russia must have PCR certificate with negative result conducted up to 72 hours before travel. 500 guests per week allowed to enter Greece from Russia through ATH, SKG, HER airports only.
  3. PCR test certificate must be in English including the name and the passport or identity number of the guest.
  4. All guests must fill up Passenger Locator Form via the link here and obtain confirmation receipt prior one day before the flight arrival.
  5. Guests must show confirmation receipt and PLF QR code at check-in counter.

  Travel Restrictions

  1. All non EU Citizens are prohibited to enter the Greece.

  2. Citizens and permanent residents from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates and Singapore are permitted to enter Greece. Visitors will be subject to random tests upon arrival. Upon being tested, the visitor is free to move to the final destination. If the test is positive, 14-day quarantine under supervision is required at the final destination.
  3. Exempted from the restriction are:
     1. Family members of EU citizens.
     2. Citizens of Schengen member states and their family members.
     3. Passengers travelling for essential reasons, including health Issues, business purposes, imperative family reasons, persons in need of international protection.
     4. Healthcare professionals and health researchers designated to support the Greece national healthcare system.
     5. Third-country citizens who are long-term residents or hold a residence permit of an EU or Schengen member state.
     6. Third country government members, diplomats, staff of International organizations, military personnel and humanitarian aid workers in the exercise of their duties, students, highly specialized personnel, essential to the function of the state.
     7. Guests in transit.
     8. Students.
     9. Persons caring for the elderly and people with disability (disabled).
     10. Personnel employed in the transport sector.
     11. Non EU or non-Schengen citizens travelling for imperative family or business reasons provided that the relevant authorization has been obtained by the Greece consulate.

   

• Pakistan

   Last updated: 14 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to one of our destinations in Pakistan, you are kindly requested by authorities in Pakistan to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. PCR is not required from guests whose flights originate from Saudi Arabia or any other country listed in Category A. Otherwise, they must hold negative RT-PCR test result even if they transit at any point in any country listed in category A. PCR test must not exceed (96) hours from the time the test has been conducted until the departure of the first flight en route to Pakistan.

     Category A Countries:

     Australia , China , Cuba , El Salvador , Finland , German , Ghana , Greece , Japan , Kazakhstan, Kenya , Latvia , Malawi , Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria , Norway , Rwanda , South Korea ,Saudi Arabia , Senegal, Serbia , Singapore , Sri Lanka , Thailand , Togo , Turkey , Uruguay , Zambia  and Zimbabwe.

  2. All guests must download PASS TRACK APP from Google/Apple stores and enter their details before issuing the boarding pass. Alternatively, guests may enter their details online via the link here, and provide a hardcopy at check-in counters to obtain boarding pass.
  3. All guests must complete the International Passenger Health Declaration Form before boarding the flights.
  4. Following guests exempted from conducting RT-PCR test and entering their details in PASS TRACK app. However, they shall submit complete Health Declaration Form at the airport of arrival in Pakistan:
     1. Guests less than 12 years.
     2. Disabled Guests.
     3. High level international delegations.
  5. All guests required to wear surgical masks throughout the duration of flight except during meal timings.
  6. All guests must occupy only the seats allocated to them and not to change the seats in any case. Also, they are not allowed to congregate in the aircraft during the flight.
  7. The International Passenger Health Declaration Form will be collected from each guest by health staff in the arrival lounge.

  International Passenger Health Declaration Form

  PASS TRACK APP:

           

• India

   Last updated: 22 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to India, you are kindly requested by health authorities in India to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

   

  1. Certain categories of Foreign National are permitted to enter India, including put not limited to the following:
     1. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and PIO card holders.
     2. All foreign nationals intending to visit India for any purpose, including their dependents on appropriate category of dependent visa, except those on Tourist Visa.
     3. All existing visas, except electronic visas (e-Visa), Tourist Visa and Medical Visa, which remained suspended shall stand restored with immediate effect.
     4. Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan are permitted to come to India from any country, including any third country.
  2. All guests must submit self-declaration form on the online portal at least 72 hours before scheduled travel date. Online portal can be accessed from the link here.
  3. All guests would undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days - 7 days paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by 7 days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health.
  4. Guests may be exempted from the institutional quarantine and permitted for 14-days home quarantine on the following cases:
     1. Exceptional and compelling reasons such as cases of human distress, pregnancy, death in family, serious illness and parent(s) accompanied by children below 10 years, as assessed by the receiving states. Use of Arogya Setu app shall be mandatory in such cases. Exceptional must be requested through link here. The decision taken by the government as communicated on the online portal will be final.
     2. Guests who have negative RT-PCR test result certificate with the test conducted within 96 hours prior to departure.
  5. Guests traveling for business reasons and having negative RT-PCR test conducted within 96 hours prior to departure shall be exempted from the home/institutional quarantine. However, the guest should return within 4 days of arrival as evidenced by confirmed return tickets.  
  6. All guests shall download Arogya Setu app on their mobile devices.
  7. Please do not book any domestic flight before you complete the mandatory institutional quarantine and have PCR negative result.

  Guests Traveling to Chennai (MAA), Tamil Nadu state:

  1. All guests arriving to Chennai (MAA) should have a negative RT-PCR test certificate issued 96 hours prior to their arrival.
  2. All guests have to undergo 14 days of home quarantine. (During the period, if the individual develops fever, cough, breathlessness they shall visit health facility).
  3. Auto generated TN ePass is mandatory. It can be taken from the link here.

• Bangladesh

   Last updated: 28 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Bangladesh, you are kindly requested by authorities in Bangladesh to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

   

  1. All guests intending to depart for any international destination from Bangladesh must fulfill all requirements and follow instructions of the competent authority of the respective country of destination.
  2. Foreign guests arriving to Bangladesh with valid visas must obtain a negative PCR test certificate translated to English and issued within 72 hours of travel.
  3. If any Bangladeshi or Bangladesh origin guests possess a No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement and come to Bangladesh without the required ‘COVID-19 Negative’ certificate, he/she would be institutionally quarantined for 14 (Fourteen) days. Children below the age of 10 years is exempted from the provision of this paragraph.
  4. If any Bangladeshi or Bangladesh origin passengers possess an NVR and come to Bangladesh with the ‘COVID-19 Negative’ certificate, he/she would be home/self-quarantined for 14 (Fourteen) days. However, if he/she is diagnosed with any symptom of Corona Virus on his/her arrival, he/she would be institutionally quarantined in for 14 (Fourteen) days. Children below the age of 10 years is exempted from the provision of this paragraph.
  5. This directive does not apply on foreign nationals/diplomats unless otherwise required by the concerned authority at the destination country.

   

• Philippines

   Last updated: 20 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to one of our destinations in The Philippines, you are kindly requested by health authorities in The Philippines to follow guidelines below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA

   

  1. 1. Fill out e-CIF form online with correct name spelling as in the passport. Please press here to access e-CIF.

     2. All guests will have to undergo swab test (RT PCR COVID-19 testing) after arriving to The Philippines.
     3. Every person arriving in The Philippines must be quarantined until they have received a negative COVID-19 test result and comply with a mandatory 14-Day quarantine at home. While waiting for their results, guests must stay in a government-designated stringent quarantine facility or in a BOQ approved Quarantine hotel.
     4. Travelers whose test results are positive will be transferred to a designated hospital for further medical management.
     5. Only foreign spouse, children and parents of Filipino nationals allowed to enter The Philippines.
     6. Guests departing to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may access the list of government accredited hospitals/clinic to conduct PCR tests in the Philippines via the link here.

• Malaysia

  If you are flying to Malaysia, you are kindly requested by authorities in Malaysia to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

   

  1. All guests must complete and sign a Letter of Undertaking and Indemnity (LoU).
  2. All guests must obtain a Letter of Approval (Entry Permit) from an accredited Malaysian Mission. Each applicant must submit the relevant documents and the completed Letter of Undertaking (LoU)  via email to the relevant Malaysian Mission, at least three days before the date of departure, which can be found at: https://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/malaysian-mission
  3. All guests are required to undergo COVID-19 screening test upon arrival at the Malaysia international point of entry. The costs for the test will be charged to the guests.
  4. All guest’s information needs to be registered in MySejahtera APP at least one (1) day from the date of departure. The APP can be downloaded from Apple Appstore, Google PlayStore and Huawei App Gallery.
  5. Please review latest update about guidelines for permission to exit and return to Malaysia by Immigration Department of Malaysia via the link here.
  6. Entry is temporary banned on any foreigners holding passport, reside or having Long Term passes from the countries in the list below (Saudi Arabia, USA, Brazil, India, Russia, Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Iran, UK, Bangladesh, Pakistan, France, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Iraq, Philippines ).

   

  1. Guidelines
  2. Letter of Undertaking

   

• Indonesia

  If you are flying to Indonesia, you are kindly requested by authorities in Indonesia to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All non-national citizens of Indonesia are not allowed entry/transiting within the territory of the republic of Indonesia from 24 August 2020 until 18 November 2020.

  2. The exempted guests from the restrictions:

     1. Temporary stay permit (ITAS) or permanent stay permit (ITAP) holders.

     2. Indonesian diplomatic visa or Indonesian service visa holders.
     3. Diplomatic stay permit or service stay permit holders.
     4. Medical aid workers or food sustenance workers for humanitarian purposes.
     5. Flight crew.
     6. Foreigners/expatriates working on strategic national projects.
        
        
  3. The exempted guests above must fulfil with the following requirements:

     1. Possess (valid for 7 days) negative swab PCR examination result for covid-19 issued by health authority of respective country (in English)

     2. Statement of Compliance to the quarantine protocol for 14 days in facilities provided by the Indonesian government or (self-quarantine).
     3. Form for personal data and health data through the electronic health alert card (EHAC) application via the link here.
        

  Statement of Compliance

• Singapore

   Last updated: 5 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Singapore, you are kindly requested by authorities in Singapore to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. Singapore Residents (Singapore citizens and permanent residents) and Long-Term Pass Holders with valid approval letter for entry are subject to 14-day SHN at dedicated Stay Home Notice (SHN) facility and must take COVID-19 PCR test before end of SHN.

  2. Entry for Short-Term Visitors NOT allowed except under established Green / Fast Lane arrangements or with special prior approval (Entry allowed for those on the Singapore-South Korea Fast Lane arrangement).
  3. All travelers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass (LTP)/ In-Principle Approval (IPA) holders, must submit a Health Declaration online before proceeding with immigration clearance. They will have to do so via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service which is available in English, Malay and Mandarin via the link here , or the mobile application that can be downloaded for free from Apple AppStore and Google Play.
  4. All guests arriving in and departing from Singapore are required to wear a mask and observe safe distancing measures throughout their flight. All guests on flights to Singapore will also be required to undergo a verbal health declaration and temperature checks before boarding the aircraft at the point of origin.
  5. Guests on all arrival flights at Changi Airport are subject to temperature screening. Healthcare teams will be at the aerobridges for selected flights to identify guests who look unwell because fever may not be present for all cases. Those who meet the clinical suspect case definition will be conveyed to the hospital for follow-up.
  6. MOH points out that the Infectious Diseases Act (IDA) requires a person who has reason to suspect that he is a case or carrier of COVID-19, or a contact of a person with COVID-19, to act in a responsible manner so as to not expose other persons to the risk of infection by the disease.
  7. Guests with travel history to a country other than the kingdom of Saudi Arabia within 14 days prior of departure to Singapore, are kindly requested to check with Singapore authorities for travel restrictions and guidance via the following links: https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Services/Singapore-Citizens/COVID-19-Travel-Restrictions &  https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid-19/

• South Africa

   Last updated: 21 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to South Africa, you are kindly requested by authorities in South Africa to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. Guests required to wear face masks at all times and may only remove face masks during emergencies or when instructed by cabin crew to take them off, and must observe social distancing, ensure hand washing, and sanitize regularly.
  2. A guest who is unable to wear a face mask due to an underlying medical condition must submit a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner to the operator prior to departure.
  3. A child under the age of two years may be exempted from wearing a face mask.
  4. All guests including transit guests must present a negative PCR test certificate negative or a COVID-19 test certificate not older than 72 hours from time of departure issued by an accredited laboratory and in line with the World Health Organization requirements.
  5. An “immunity passport”, “risk-free certificate” or “passport immunity” in respect of COVID-19 is not acceptable.
  6. If a guest is symptomatic, the necessary protocols of the Department of Health will be followed.
  7. If guests have not done COVID-19 test prior to departure or have valid negative COVID-19 test certificate, they will be required to remain in mandatory quarantine at a government designated facility at their own cost.
  8. International travel from countries listed as having a high COVID-19 infection and transmission rate, is prohibited, except for business travel, holders of critical skills visas, investors and people on international mission in sports, arts, culture and science, which may be allowed with the approval of the Cabinet member responsible for Home Affairs, in which case such guest must comply with the stipulated requirements.
  9. Guests who need to apply for exception must direct email request to Covid19BusinessTravel@dha.gov.za supported by:
     1. a copy of passport and/or temporary residence visa;
     2. proof of business activities to be undertaken in the Republic;
     3. proof of travel itinerary; and
     4. proof of address or accommodation in the Republic.
  10. A guest in transit who displays symptoms of COVID-19 must, upon arrival and under the direction of Ports Health:

      1. Be taken through primary and secondary screening, including COVID-19 testing, where applicable;

      2. Be quarantined, at own cost, if a positive test result is obtained. In this case, all Department of Health protocols and Department of Transport guidelines must be adhered to.

• Sudan

   Last updated: 17 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to one of our destinations in Sudan, you are kindly requested by authorities in Sudan to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA:

   

  1. 1. All guests (except guests aged 6 years and under) traveling to Sudan must hold negative PCR test result certificate valid for 96 hours from the time of issuing the Certificates until the time of entry into Sudan.

     2. For all guests travelling from The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, PCR test certificate will be accepted if issued by governmental or private sectors accredited and stamped by the health authority in the kingdom in addition to the certificate received to guests’ mobiles via SEHATTY APP or SMS text.

• Ethiopia

   Last updated: 23 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Ethiopia, you are kindly requested by health authorities in Ethiopia to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA

   

  1. All guests must have a PCR certificate with negative result issued by an accredited laboratory within 120 hours before flight counted from the time the sample is collected till arrival to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
  2. All guests have to submit their medical certificates to the Quarantine Personnel upon arrival for verifying the validity of the PCR test.
  3. All guests travelling to Ethiopia must fill out Health Declaration and Laboratory Request Form.

  Health Declaration and Laboratory Request Form

• Maldives

   Last updated: 18 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Maldives, you are kindly requested by authorities in Maldives to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests must wear facemasks during their flights unless they are under 6 years old or having a medical reason for not wearing facemasks.
  2. Tourists travelling to the Maldives will be provided visa on arrival. Tourists must have confirmed hotel reservation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
  3. Expatriates travelling to the Maldives shall hold a valid visa issued by the Maldives Immigration.
  4. Following categories of arriving guests (except children below one year old) are required to present COVID-19 negative PCR test result issued not more than 96 hours prior to departure, counting from the first port of embarkation in route to the Maldives.
     1. All tourists
     2. Special visa holders who duration of stay in the Maldives will be up to seven days
     3. Business visa holders whose duration of stay in the Maldives will be up to seven days
     4. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
     5. Airline/aircraft crew whose transit stay in the Maldives;
        1. is arranged in an accommodation other than a designated transit facility
        2. will exceed seven days
     6. Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign onto a ship.
  5. If the guest makes a transit during the journey, the initial PCR test will be valid if the transit does not exceed 24 hours. However, if a guest makes a transit exceeding 24 hours, the guest must take a repeat PCR test within 96 hours prior to embarkation at the port of transit.
  6. The document containing the PCR test result should clearly show:
     1. Name of the guest (name as in passport).
     2. Name and address of the testing laboratory.
     3. Type of test stated as PCR test.
     4. Date of sampling.
     5. Result.
  7. The PCR test result should be presented in paper or electronic form during airline check-in and if required at arrival.
  8. The following categories of guests are exempted from pre-arrival PCR test requirements;
     1. Citizens of Maldives
     2. Holders of employment visa
     3. Holders of Dependent Visas
     4. Holders of Student Visas
     5. Holders of Marriage Visas
     6. Children below one Year of age
     7. Flight crew arriving on General Declaration

  9. All guests (except guests specified in point number 4 and Children below one year of age) are required to undergo mandatory home quarantine (in their place of residency or work) for 14 days, conduct test for COVID- 19, and obtain a PCR negative result before they are released from quarantine. Health Protection Agency's Guideline for quarantine can be found via the link here.  

  10. All arriving guests shall complete the online Traveler Health Declaration Forms (HDF) before arrival not exceeding 24 hours before departure time. Guests who are required to present PCR test results on arrival, should attach the results while completing the online Traveler Health Declaration form. The HDF is available via the link here.
  11. It is the responsibility of the guest to fulfil the health requirements for the country of departure.
  12. If any departing guest are having any of COVID-19 symptoms (Fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough, or breathing difficulties) within 24hrs of their departure time, they must report to the COVID-19 hotline at 1676 and must verify if they need to cancel their current booking.
  13. All departing guests shall complete the online Health Declaration Forms (HDF) before departure not exceeding 24 hours before departure time. The HDF is available via the link here.

• Kenya

  If you are flying to Republic of Kenya, you are kindly requested by authorities in Republic of Kenya to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

   

  1. All arrived guests must have PCR certificate with negative result issued within 96 hours before travel.
  2. Guests arriving from approved countries, including Saudi Arabia will be exempted from quarantine upon arrival. List of approved countries is in the link here.
  3. Guests must fill out Health surveillance Form prior to travel via the link here.
  4. Guests should wear a surgical face mask, keeping the physical distancing and all the other preventive measures including strict hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette at the airport and during the flight

• Nigeria

  If you are flying Nigeria, you are kindly requested by authorities in Nigeria to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All arriving or returning guests must have PCR certificate with negative result issued within 2 weeks before travel and preferably not less than 5 days before traveling.

  2. Guests are required to fill out the Health Declaration/Self-Reporting Form.
  3. Arrived guests advised to self-isolate for 14 days and to remain in the City/State where the point of entry is located (i.e. Lagos or Abuja) throughout the duration of self-quarantine.
  4. If not resident in Lagos or Abuja, guests shall make arrangements for accommodation at their own cost (please note that the Federal Government will not be responsible for providing accommodation nor transportation).

  Health Declaration/Self-Reporting Form

• United States of America

   Last updated: 18 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to one of our destinations in The United States of America, you are kindly requested by authorities in USA to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  New York:

  1. All international guests (except connecting guests with less than 24 hours connecting time) coming from a country designated under a CDC level 2 or 3 to New York shall complete the online Travel Health Forms via the link here and undergo 14 days self-quarantine upon their arrival. 
     
  2. You may access the list of countries designated under a CDC level 2 or 3 via the link here.

   

• Sri Lanka

   Last updated: 19 October 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  If you are flying to Sri Lanka, you are kindly requested by authorities in Sri Lanka to follow health guidance below to keep you protected when you travel with SAUDIA.

  1. All guests shall complete the Health Declaration Form before arriving to Sri Lanka.
     
     

  2. Guests in transit will be permitted to land.