What are needed before traveling to the following countries?

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

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: 16 September 2020, Saudi Arabia Time.

  Dear SAUDIA Guest,

  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 guests 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 temporarily suspended for GCC citizens.
  3. All arriving guests (except Saudi citizens) and for all ages, must provide negative PCR test certificate issued from a verified laboratory within 48 hours from the time the test is undertaken until the time on which the passenger is arriving in the Kingdom. 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.  
  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

• Kuwait

   Last updated: 17 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	Afghanistan

  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.

• Oman

  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. Citizens arriving to Oman are subject to 14 days of domestic quarantine.

  2. Foreigners arriving to Oman are subject to institutional quarantine for 14 days and must present confirmation of accommodation and means to cover its expenses.
  3. Arriving guests shall be required to download and start the registration process on the Tarassud+ application before arrival as well as pay an amount of 5 OMR to obtain a tracking bracelet to wear during quarantine.
  4. All visitors are required to have health insurance covers COVID-19 valid for the full duration of their stay in Oman.
  5. Non-Omanis allowed to enter Oman only under a permit issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via their embassy or sponsor or national airlines (Oman Air and Salam Air).
  6. Foreign diplomats returning to Oman are excluded from the previous conditions except for the domestic quarantine requirement.

   

• 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: 14 September 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. All guests with Dubai issued residence visa must obtain GDRFA approval from the link here.
  2. Tourists with valid visa or visa on arrival are not required to get any approvals from GDRFA or ICA.
  3. All guests (citizens, residents, tourists and transit guests) must obtain a negative PCR test certificate from approved labs before arriving into DXB or DWC and make sure you carry a printed copy of the certificate. List of approved labs are in the link here.
  4. All guests including citizens, residents and tourists departing from DXB or DWC to the European Union or United Kingdom are required to carry a hard copy of negative COVID19 certificate.
  5. Children under the age of 12 and children with moderate to severe disabilities are exempted from PCR.
  6. Negative COVID19 certificates should be valid for 96 hours from time of PCR.
  7. Any guest arriving or transiting at DXB or DWC without a negative COVID19 certificate or an expired certificate, will not be allowed to enter the country and return back on the first flight.
  8. All guests arriving from the list of 30 countries below will undergo another PCR test upon arriving into DXB or DWC and self-isolation until result.
  9. All guests arriving from the list countries below must fill out Declaration Form before arrival and submit it before PCR test on arrival.
  10. All guests arriving from the list countries below must download “COVID-19 DXB” app to fill out the required information before arriving to DXB/DWC and show QR code upon arrival as explained in the guidance below.

  Declaration Form

  COVID-19 app Guidance

   

  List of Countries

  List of Countries
  Pakistan	Iran	Uzbekistan	Somaliland
  Egypt	Brazil	Montenegro	Tajikistan
  Sri Lanka	Sudan	South Africa	Armenia
  India	Turkey	Lebanon	Turkmenistan
  Tanzania	Philippine	Indonesia	Kyrgyzstan
  Nigeria	Bangladesh	Djibouti	Eritrea
  Russia	Serbia	Iraq	Kazakhstan
  USA (California, Florida and Texas)		Afghanistan

   

  COVID-19 DXB Mobile Application:

           

  Abu Dhabi:

  1. All types of visas suspended from entering AUH except for guests holding valid residency visa.
  2. All guests must obtain entry permission from ICA website before booking their flight via the link here. 
  3. 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. 
  4. Validity of PCR test result shall be 96 hours before arrival to AUH.
  5. Guests must show a hard copy of PCR certificate at check-in counters.
  6. Guests will undergo PCR prior immigration upon their arrival at AUH.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Some arriving guests will be subject to institutional quarantine. Guests should download ALHOSN app prior departure as it is mandatory for tracking purposes when arriving to AUH.
  10. UAE nationals must register in TAWAJUDI prior traveling from AUH.
  11. All guests must fulfill all requirements by country of destination.

• 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

• Lebanon

  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. Guests must show a negative PCR test (done the latest 96 hours before departure to Lebanon) at check in counters, otherwise will not be allowed to board the plane departing to Lebanon.

  2. Every guest wishing to travel to Lebanon will pay 50 USD or its equivalent in Lebanese pounds on - except for children under twelve (12) years old - which is the cost of the test that every passenger shall undergo upon arrival to BRHIA airport.
  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.
  4. Guests will be informed by the test results within 24hrs from their arrival date, during that time they shall stay in their residence place.
  5. All guests must fill a Health Declaration Form before boarding in the airplane, and guests who did not fill the form will be denied from boarding in the airplane.

  Health Declaration Form

• Jordan

   Last updated: 15 September 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 will undergo mandatory institutional quarantine for 7 days followed by 7 days at home with the electronic tracking bracelet.
  5. Guests shall submit online the Health Declaration and Locator Form via the link here.
  6. Any guest gives falsified or incorrect information is subject to a fine 10,000 JD.

   

• Morocco

  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 (48) hours prior to the flight.
  3. All guests must fill up the Passenger Health Form electronically via the link here and have it printed and signed.

• Tunis

  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 via the link here.
  2. Each guest must fill out and sign Commitment Form at check-in before boarding then provide it to SAUDIA flight attendant onboard when requested.
  3. Each guest must hold a valid certificate of negative RT-PCR test not exceeding 120 hours from taking the test upon arrival into Tunisia and 72 hours from the issuance time of the certificate. children under the age of 12 years are exempted from PCR test.
  4. All guests with all ages will undergo a mandatory quarantine for seven (7) days in specified hotels (attached hotel list) on the cost of the travelers who must hold confirmed hotel voucher. Thereafter, the Ministry of Health will decide if more time for quarantine is needed based on the test result of the second RT-PCR test taken at the expense of Tunisian state.
  5. If the second test result is negative, guest will undergo self-quarantine for 7 days.

  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.

• 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.

• France

  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 or have no knowledge of having been in contact with a confirmed Covid-19 case within 14 days before the flight, and present the signed statement to the employee at the check-in counters.
  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.
  3. All guests must hold PCR Test Certificate with negative result of COVID-19 taken within (72) hours to arrival. Otherwise, guests will undergo PCR test then quarantined until receiving the result.

  Required Forms

• Spain

  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.

• Italy

   Last updated: 13 September 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. All guests must fill Self-Declaration Form below with correct information, then provide signed form when requested at the origin station.

  2. All guests must fill Purpose of Entering Italy Form below, then provide signed to Police Department when arrived Italy upon request.
  3. 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.

   

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

• Germany

  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

• 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.

• 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

• Austria

  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): Andorra, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain – all areas except mainland and Balearic Islands (* till 23.08.2020), Switzerland, United Kingdom, 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. 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):
     1. Persons traveling on business
        
        
  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. Members of diplomatic missions and staff of international organizations as well as family members of these people living in the same household,

     2. Humanitarian workers, nursing and health personnel.
     3. Seasonal workers in the agricultural and forestry sector as well as tourism.
     4. Cargo-transport workers.
     5. 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. 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 particularly considerable reasons in the family circle in individual cases (e.g. visits of family members in the event of illness or their own children within the framework of care obligations, a visit to the life partner4, special events such as baptism, birthday, funeral or wedding).

     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.
     5. (Habitual) residents of Austria re-entering Austria after the use of essential medical services abroad.
        
        

  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. Exemptions do not release passenger/crew from foreign immigration entry regulations (visa, …).
  10. FAQs of the Federal Ministry of Health on entry requirements can be found at the link here.

  Health Certificate Form

• 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: 17 September 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 must fill up Passenger Locator Form via the link here and obtain confirmation receipt at least 24 hours before scheduled flight time.
  2. Guests must show confirmation receipt and PLF QR code at check-in counter.

  Passengers Restrictions

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

  2. Citizens and permanent residents from Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates 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. Passengers in transit.
     8. ACFT flight crew.
     9. 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 until 15 September 20:59 2020 or further notice.

• India

  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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
        
        

  4. 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.  

  5. All guests shall download Arogya Setu app on their mobile devices.
  6. 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.

• Pakistan

  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. All guests must complete the International Passenger Health Declaration Form before boarding the flights.
  2. All guests required to wear surgical masks throughout the duration of flight except during meal timings.
  3. 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.
  4. The International Passenger Health Declaration Form will be collected from each guest by health staff in the arrival lounge.
  5. All guests will have a short interview by health professionals based on the International Passenger Health Declaration Form submitted by them at the health counters.
  6. Guests who pass thermal scanning and interview will undergo self-quarantine at their homes for at least 14 days.

  International Passenger Health Declaration Form

• Bangladesh

  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 an NVR 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

  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.

• 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

   

• Singapore

   Last updated: 17 September 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, 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/

• 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

• South Africa

  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. All arrived guests are subject to 14 days of quarantine ether in state-allocated facilities or self-quarantine at home or facility of choice.

  2. If self-quarantine is desired, the guest must submit the request through the form below to the email quarantine@healthpmo.co.za and obtain written approval after fulfilling conditions stated in the form.
  3. Self-quarantined guests will be subjected to health reporting protocols and regular follow -ups by the Department of Health.

  • Self-Quarantine Form

• 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

  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. 1. All guests must have a PCR Certificate with negative result issued by an accredited laboratory within 120 hours before flight.

     2. All guests travelling to Ethiopia must fill out Health Declaration and Laboratory Request Form.

  Health Declaration and Laboratory Request Form

• Maldives

   Last updated: 13 September 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. All arriving guests under Tourist, Business and Special Visas are required to present COVID-19 negative PCR test result issued not more than 72hrs prior to departure, counting from the first port of embarkation in route to the Maldives.
  5. The document containing the result should clearly show the name and address of the laboratory, the result, date of testing, and bear the name and signature of issuing officer. Possession of a PCR negative result does not preclude the authorities subjecting such guests to screening or any other surveillance measures at points of entry.
  6. 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
        

  7. All guests (except flight crew arriving on General Declaration and Children below one year of age travelling with families of Tourists) are required to undergo.

  8. 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: - "Travel related Home Quarantine procedure for those travelling from abroad returning to Male' and travelling from Male' to other islands" is available in the link here.
  9. All arriving guests shall complete the online Health Declaration Forms (HDF) before arrival not exceeding 24 hours before arrival time. The HDF is available via the link here.
  10. It is the responsibility of the guest to fulfil the health requirements for the country of departure.
  11. 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.
  12. 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