Saudi Arabia: Temporary Entry Ban on Foreign Nationals with Visit Visas at Select Airports
June 3, 2022
Effective June 9 and until July 9, 2022, the government of Saudi Arabia will impose a temporary entry ban on foreign nationals entering Saudi Arabia on visit visas, arriving at Jeddah, Madina, Taif and Yanbu airport. The entry ban excludes Hajj permit holders. Foreign nationals on visit visas will be eligible to enter Saudi Arabia through all other airports, including Riyadh and Dammam during this time.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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