List of countries - Tourist visa suspension to Saudi Arabia

Another update on the list of countries where nationals/passengers are not allowed to enter. Tourist visa suspension to Saudi Arabia and Umrah suspension for all nationalities announced last night. But now there is further clarification on Tourism visa and which nationals are not allowed to enter because of Coronavirus. Please see below.

List of countries – Tourist visa suspension to Saudi Arabia

According to Saudia Airlines, passengers from the below countries and airline crew are also not allowed to come to the Kingdom until further updates.

China
Chinese Taipei
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Iran
Italy
Korea (Rep)
Macao (SAR China)
Japan
Thailand
Malaysia
Indonesia
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Iraq
Philippines
Singapore
India
Lebanon
Syria
Yemen
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Somalia
And Vietnam

#SaudiArabia has temporarily suspended entry for visitors from #coronavirus-hit countries with tourist visas, as well as pilgrims embarking on the Islamic pilgrimage of #Umrah.

More here: https://t.co/2lHJPVUhEb pic.twitter.com/Wz0Muk1kjF
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) February 27, 2020

GCC nationals must also keep their passports to travel. It is not allowed to travel on Iqama or National ID. Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, Saudi Arabia is taking extra measure to minimize any risks.