Saudi airports ready after travel restrictions lifted on citizens: GACA

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Airports in Saudi Arabia will be ready to reopen to outbound passengers as of Monday, May 17, 2021, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on Monday.

The Kingdom said travel restrictions will be lifted on citizens who received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, or those who received one shot, provided that they are proved to be vaccinated 14 days before departure from the Kingdom via the health information provided by Tawakkalna app.

Citizens who have recovered from the COVID-19 infection within the last six months will be also allowed to travel abroad.

Citizens who are below 18 years will be also allowed to travel outside the Kingdom. However, they are required to provide an insurance policy approved by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), covering the COVID-19 risks outside the Kingdom.

GACA urged all travelers to check and verify the entry requirements for their destination countries,, while carriers should assume the responsibility of providing information to passengers to help ensure safe and healthy travel and avoid any problems.

On May 2, Saudi Arabia said it will allow citizens to leave the Kingdom starting from Monday, May 17, 2021 at 1:00 am, Argaam reported.