Saudi Arabia allows tourists who have had enough doses of Covid-19 vaccine to enter

 Saudi Arabia allows tourists who have had enough doses of Covid-19 vaccine to enter

After 17 months of closure due to the pandemic, on July 30, Saudi Arabia announced that it would open its borders to foreign tourists who had received a full dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Foreign tourists who have had enough doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia and not be quarantined. (Source: khaleejtimes)

Saudi Arabia still maintains restrictions on the Muslim pilgrimage that attracts millions of followers around the world each year, the tourism ministry said.

Saudi Arabia's new regulation takes effect from August 1, according to which foreign tourists have received all doses of vaccines licensed by the country, including vaccines from Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson, and who have a negative PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 virus performed within 72 hours before departure, will be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia without needing to be quarantined.

In addition, visitors must also declare health to the authorities of the host country.

In order to improve the tourism industry and diversify the economy, which is heavily dependent on oil, the Riyadh government has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure and related services. Saudi Arabia also started issuing tourist visas for the first time in 2019 as part of a program to promote the country's image and attract tourists.

For Muslim pilgrims, currently only fully vaccinated followers and settled in Saudi Arabia are allowed to participate in pilgrimages.

So far, Saudi Arabia has injected 26 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. This country stipulates that, starting from August 1, only people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed to enter government offices, educational centers, participate in entertainment events and participate in entertainment activities. use public transport.