Middle East > Saudi Arabia: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 827 578
Active cases: 2 814
Recovered: 815 209
Deaths: 9 555
Vaccination count: 27 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not Required
Masks are recommended
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Saudi is open to international visitors.
Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Iran are not allowed to enter.
Passengers with a visit visa must have medical insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses.
Passengers traveling to perform Umrah must have:
- medical insurance; and
- a confirmed return ticket.
Tests: Not Required
Quarantine: No
Not Required
Information updated on 2023-03-16.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
The Ministry of Interior announced the lifting of restrictions from 5 March 2022.
Many public places have hygiene measures in place, including taking a temperature check and sanitising hands upon entry. You are required to show your health status on the Tawakkalna app (https://ta.sdaia.gov.sa/en/inde) before being allowed to enter. Wearing a face mask in enclosed public places is mandatory.
Mask use
Masks are recommended
Gatherings: Allowed
Allowed under covid restrictions
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
