Saudi Arabia to lift international travel ban on vaccinated citizens
Beginning May 17, Saudi citizens who have received the vaccine or have recovered from the virus in the last six months will be allowed to travel abroad.
Saudi Arabia will allow citizens vaccinated against COVID-19 to soon travel abroad, and the country will open its land, sea and air borders, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.
"The decision to lift the suspension on citizens traveling outside Saudi Arabia will go into effect at 1 a.m. on 17 May," the ministry said in a statement.
Under the new policy, citizens who have received two doses or have received a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine at least two weeks prior will be allowed to travel. Those who have recovered from the virus in the last six months are also permitted to take international flights, as are those under the age of 18. Travelers must provide proof of their vaccine or previous coronavirus infection using the government’s Tawakkalna app.
Travelers returning from abroad must also quarantine for seven days at home upon their return to Saudi Arabia and take a COVID-19 test at the end of that week.
