Gulf country allows entry to passengers received one dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Riyadh: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia on Monday announced new entry rules. As per the new guidelines, all passengers who have received one dose of Covid-19 vaccines in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to enter the country.

The new guideline will come into effect from 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4. The GACA has sent the new guidelines to all airlines operating in Saudi Arabia’s airports.

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Earlier the Saudi government had allowed direct flights from all countries. But all passengers must undergo a 3-day mandatory institutional quarantine upon arrival. The Saudi government also announced that  fully vaccinated foreign pilgrims will be allowed to perform Umrah pilgrimage. They will be exempted from quarantine.