The Kingdom’s interior ministry announced that from May 17, the country’s three borders will be reopened. People will be allowed to enter the country by air, land and sea route.
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Saudi Arabia has given a big shock to the millions of Indians working in it. In fact, travel restrictions were imposed last year on the Corona epidemic to prevent the infection from spreading to the Kingdom. At the same time, now this ban has been lifted. The Kingdom said that the travel ban imposed on many countries, including Pakistan, is being removed. However, it is to be noted here that India is not exempted from this travel ban. On the other hand, this ban on Pakistan facing Corona’s third wave has been lifted after Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Saudi Arabia.
The Kingdom’s interior ministry announced that from May 17, the country’s three borders will be reopened. People will be allowed to enter the country by air, land and sea route. The ministry said that those who have been vaccinated and who have defeated Corona in less than six months. Such people will be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia. Citizens under the age of 18 who have a health insurance policy covering the hazards of Corona are also being allowed to travel to the Kingdom. Officials have said that they can now operate international flights at full capacity.
Restrictions will be applicable on India
The country’s interior ministry further said that people will still not be allowed to travel from the countries that are struggling badly with the corona. Passengers from these countries will be banned from entering the Kingdom directly or entering through any other country. Travel restrictions imposed by Saudi Arabia include India, Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Iran, Turkey, Armenia, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Venezuela and Belarus. This decision of the Kingdom has dealt a big blow to those living in India, who were planning to travel to Saudi to meet work or family.
4.3 lakh corona cases in saudi arabia
Kingdom’s flagship carrier Saudia will start flying to 71 destinations with 43 international destinations. It includes cities like Cairo, Dubai, Kualanpur, Paris. Since the onset of the epidemic in Saudi Arabia, more than 4,30,000 cases of corona have been reported so far. At the same time, more than seven thousand people have died due to infection. However, tourist visa holders are barred from entering Saudi Arabia. The thing to note here is that this has been done when the country is promoting its revolving places fiercely.
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