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The Saudi Arabian government has lifted travel restrictions for 11 countries as of May 31.

Key Points:

  • Effective on May 31, travel is permitted from France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the U.K. and the U.S.
  • Travelers from the above countries will still be required to undergo a mandatory quarantine upon arrival and adhere to current COVID-19 policies.

BAL Analysis: Travel restrictions and suspensions can change with little to no notice and individuals should consult their immigration provider to best understand current travel regulations to the country. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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IMPACT – HIGH

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Ministry of Health have announced a series of updates and modifications to travel guidelines and vaccine policies.

Key Points:

  • Effective on May 17, Saudi Arabia’s travel ban will be lifted and Saudi Arabian citizens will be allowed to travel internationally if they are fully vaccinated, received the first dose of their vaccine 14 days before departure, or have recovered from a COVID-19 infection within the last six months. Saudi citizens under the age of 18 do not have to be vaccinated to travel but must provide evidence of travel insurance approved by the Saudi Central Bank before departure.
  • Upon return to Saudi Arabia, citizens must undergo a seven-day home quarantine and take the PCR test on the last day of quarantine. Children under the age of 8 are exempt from the test.
  • Effective on May 20, non-citizens and exempted travelers, over the age of eight, will be required to submit a PCR test certificate within 72 hours departing for the country and a valid health insurance policy covering COVID-19 before and upon arrival in the Kingdom.
  • Unvaccinated individuals must undergo a seven-day institutional quarantine at their own expense and take the PCR test on the first and seventh day of quarantine. The cost of institutional quarantine is included in the flight ticket price and the hotels for quarantine is approved by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism. Quarantine will not be applicable to immunized individuals provided they submit an official vaccination certificate before and upon their arrival. Individuals who received the vaccine less than 14 days before their arrival will still need to quarantine.
  • Individuals falling under any of the following categories are exempt from institutional quarantine, provided they follow the applicable COVID-19 precautionary measures:
    • Citizens of Saudi Arabia.
    • Domestic workers accompanying citizen or a vaccinated resident.
    • Immunized travelers.
    • Members of official delegations.
    • Diplomats and their families.
    • Airline cabin crew, sea crew and truck drivers.
    • Workers in the healthcare supply chain field.

Additional Information: Travelers will not be permitted entry into Saudi Arabia without showing their health status through the government-approved app, Tawakkalna. Individuals who are fully vaccinated, have received one dose of the vaccine or are immune through prior infection, within the last six months, will have travel insurance available to them.

The travel ban will continue to apply to individuals who have traveled in or transited through any of the following countries in the 14 days before entering Saudi Arabia: Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom or the United States.

All employees working in the public, private and nonprofit sectors are required by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) to get the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to the workplace. The Ministry will announce details around the timeline and mechanism of the mandatory vaccination which should help employers set their plans accordingly.

Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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Saudi Arabia has extended the duration of stay for the country’s new short-term work visas.

Key Points: 

  • Under a change announced on the Qiwa online portal, visa holders can now work in Saudi Arabia for an initial period of six months and have their visas extended for a “similar period” one additional time.
  • When the visas were first launched earlier this year, it was expected that foreign nationals would be permitted to work for up to 90 days in a one-year period.
  • Employers can purchase visa quotas on the Qiwa portal. To be eligible, employers must:
    • Have a valid commercial registration.
    • Have a Nitaqat status of “Medium Green” or higher.
    • Ensure that all foreign workers have valid work permits.
    • Demonstrate they have a sufficient balance to pay for the temporary visa.
  • Eligible employers can purchase quotas in packages of one, five, 10 or 50. One quota costs 1,000 SAR; a package of 50 costs 45,000 SAR.
  • Visas are valid for one year from the date on which the quota is purchased. Payment will not be refunded after 30 days, including in cases where the visa is issued but the visa holder never travels to Saudi Arabia. Visas are nontransferable from company to company, but unused visas can be canceled and reallocated within a company.

Analysis & Comments: The increased duration is welcome news that will give eligible employers additional flexibility when bringing foreign nationals to Saudi Arabia for short-term assignments. While visa quotas are now available, visa stickers may be difficult to obtain at this time because of COVID-19 entry restrictions. Employers needing to bring foreign nationals to Saudi Arabia for short-term work are encouraged to work closely with Deloitte to determine their best options.

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Saudi Arabia has introduced a new short-term work visa.

Key Points: 

  • The new Temporary Work Visit Visa is a multiple-entry visa that allows foreign nationals to work in the kingdom for up to 90 days in a one-year period.
  • Employers may obtain quotas for the new visas through the Qiwa online portal. To be eligible for a quota, employers must:
    • Have a valid commercial registration.
    • Be compliant with Saudi Arabia’s Wage Protection System.
    • Have a Nitaqat status of “Medium Green” or better.
    • Ensure that all foreign workers have valid work permits.
  • Eligible employers can purchase quotas in packages of one, five, 10 or 50. One quota costs 1,000 SAR (about USD$267); a package of 50 costs 45,000 SAR.
  • Visas are valid for one year from the date the quota is purchased. Payment will not be refunded after 30 days, including in cases where the visa is issued but the visa holder never travels to Saudi Arabia. Visas are nontransferable from company to company, but unused visas can be canceled and reallocated within a company.

Analysis & Comments: The application for Temporary Work Visit Visas is a two-step process whereby employers obtain a visa quota and foreign nationals obtain a visa sticker from a Saudi consular post or visa agent abroad before traveling to the country. While visa quotas are now available, visa stickers may be difficult to obtain at this time because of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Employers in need of bringing foreign nationals to Saudi Arabia for short-term work are encouraged to work closely with Deloitte to determine their best options.

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IMPACT – MEDIUM

Saudi Arabia has extended travel restrictions and re-closed its borders because of COVID-19.

Key Points:

  • All nationals traveling from the following 20 countries are barred entry: Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. The ban includes travelers who transit through or stayed in any of the 20 countries within 14 days before seeking entry to Saudi Arabia. Exceptions exist for Saudi citizens, diplomats, health practitioners and their families.
  • The Saudi Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. have suspended visa application processing.
  • The complete lifting of border closures and restrictions on international flights has been delayed from March 31 to May 17.

Background: The Saudi Arabia government lifted its latest international travel suspension in late January. With the emergence and spread of the new COVID-19 strains, the Kingdom introduced new restrictions.

Analysis & Comments: The reopening delay and suspension mean travel to Saudi Arabia remains subject to a variety of limitations and travel and health protocols. Employers who wish to send employees to Saudi Arabia may wish to discuss their plans with Deloitte. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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IMPACT – HIGH

Saudi Arabia’s government has lifted its suspension of international flights and entry by land and sea and announced a number of new entry and travel measures.

Key Points:

  • Foreign nationals with tourist visas may not enter Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Entry is allowed to the Kingdom for citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Member States as well as non‑Saudis who obtain any of the following visas: exit and re‑entry, work permit, or Iqama (resident permit).
  • Travel is not allowed to and from Argentina, Brazil, India, the U.K. and South Africa except for individuals with official government invitations and health practitioners from India and their families. No travelers who have been in these countries in the last 14 days before arriving in Saudi Arabia are allowed to enter, except for Saudi nationals.
  • All non‑Saudis, except children eight years old and below, must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result issued by an accredited laboratory. The test must be performed no later than 72 hours before the scheduled departure to Saudi Arabia. The test validity is from the time the test result was received and should not exceed 72 hours at the time of arrival to Saudi Arabia.
  • All travelers who wish to enter Saudi Arabia must complete and sign the Health Declaration form and submit it to a health control center when they arrive at a Saudi Arabian airport.
  • All travelers entering Saudi Arabia must enter a three-day quarantine at home upon arrival. They also must obtain a COVID-19 PCR test after two days in quarantine. Those who enter quarantine for two days and do not obtain this test must remain in quarantine for seven days.
  • All travel restrictions will be lifted beginning March 31, allowing the resumption of international flights and the reopening of land and sea ports to all travelers.
  • Saudi nationals exiting Saudi Arabia after March 31 will not be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Foreign nationals traveling from Denmark, the Netherlands, the U.K., or South Africa must have been outside these countries for at least 14 days before entering Saudi Arabia. Such travelers must also obtain a COVID-19 PCR test with a negative result after this period.
  • Travelers arriving from Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland must complete a full home quarantine of seven days with a COVID 19 PCR test on the sixth day.
  • Saudi nationals and authorized travelers arriving from the U.K. and South Africa must complete a full home quarantine of 14 days and obtain a COVID‑19 PCR test after 48 hours and another test on the thirteenth day.

Additional Information: Travelers who wish to enter Saudi Arabia must follow health protocols and travel guidelines. More information about these protocols and guidelines is available here.

Analysis & Comments: The lifting of the international travel suspension will allow more people to enter Saudi Arabia, though some restrictions remain in place. Employers who intend to send employees to Saudi Arabia may wish to discuss their plans with Deloitte. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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IMPACT – MEDIUM

Saudi Arabia has changed COVID-19 testing requirements for foreign nationals entering the country.

Key Points:

  • Upon arriving, foreign nationals must now submit a negative test certificate from a PCR COVID-19 test conducted at a verified laboratory outside Saudi Arabia no more than 72 hours before departing. The previous requirement was no more than 48 hours before departing.
  • Travel restrictions were lifted on Sept. 15 for some Saudi citizens, citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens and foreign nationals with valid exit and re-entry visas, work permits, resident permits or visit visas.

Analysis & Comments: The testing requirement changes will allow foreign nationals who wish to enter Saudi Arabia more time to get tested and receive their results. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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Saudi Arabia has resumed visa processing at embassies in nine Middle Eastern and North African countries.

Key Points:

  • Saudi embassies in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates have resumed accepting visa applications.
    • Algeria: Processing of all visa applications has resumed.
    • Bahrain: Processing of all visa applications has resumed.
    • Egypt: Processing of all visa applications has resumed except for work visas. Currently, work visa applications are only being accepted for doctors.
    • Jordan: Processing of all visa applications has resumed.
    • Kuwait: Processing of all visa applications has resumed.
    • Lebanon: Processing of visa applications has resumed, the types being processed still need to be confirmed.
    • Oman: Processing of all visa applications has resumed, except for tourist and transit visas.
    • Tunisia: Processing of all visa applications has resumed.
    • United Arab Emirates: Processing of all visa applications has resumed, except for tourist and transit visas.

Background: Saudi Arabia recently lifted entry restrictions for certain travelers, including foreign nationals with valid exit and re-entry visas, work permits, resident permits or visit visas, in September.

Analysis & Comments: The resumption of visa application processing at the Saudi embassies will allow greater movement of people into Saudi Arabia. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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IMPACT – HIGH

Saudi Arabia has lifted some of its COVID-19 entry restrictions and intends to completely lift them for Saudi citizens on Jan. 1, 2021.

Key Points:

  • Restrictions on travel by air, land and sea were lifted on Sept. 15 for the following Saudi citizens, allowing them to leave and return to Saudi Arabia:
    • government employees (including military) assigned official duties;
    • Saudi diplomatic and consular missions personnel;
    • regional and international organizations staff and their families and companions;
    • public, private or non-profit facilities employees in permanent jobs outside the country;
    • those employed in companies or commercial institutions outside the country;
    • business people who must travel to conduct their business;
    • marketing and sales directors who must visit their clients;
    • medical patients in need of treatment outside the country such as cancer and organ transplant patients;
    • scholarship students;
    • self-funded students and medical fellows whose studies and training must take place outside the country;
    • those traveling for humanitarian reasons, including those who are seeking reunification with family members outside the country or who must travel because of the death of a close family member; and
    • athletes in regional and international official sporting events, including team staff.
  • Citizens from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will be allowed to enter and exit the Kingdom.
  • Foreign nationals with valid exit and re-entry visas, work permits, resident permits or visit visas may now enter and depart Saudi Arabia.
  • All travelers entering Saudi Arabia must show a negative COVID-19 test certificate from a test taken no more than 48 hours before entry from a reliable testing facility outside Saudi Arabia. They must also follow COVID-19 preventative health measures.
  • Travel restrictions by air, land and sea will be completely lifted for Saudi citizens after Jan. 1, 2021. The government will announce the specific date in December.

Background: Saudi Arabia first suspended international flights in March.

Analysis & Comments: The partial easing of restrictions for certain travelers will allow greater movement of people into and out of Saudi Arabia. It is isn’t clear yet exactly when all travel restrictions will be lifted for Saudi citizens but the exact date is scheduled to be revealed in December. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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IMPACT – HIGH

What is the change? Saudi Arabia has announced that at the beginning of next year it will set aside 20 percent of private sector engineering positions for Saudi nationals.

What does the change mean? The new policy will apply to all private sector employers with five or more employees in engineering professions.

  • Implementation time frame: Eighteen weeks from now for employer compliance with the requirements and January, 2021 to reach the 20 percent quota.
  • Visas/permits affected: Work permits.
  • Who is affected: Private sector employers with five or more employees in engineering professions.
  • Business impact: Affected private sector employers in Saudi Arabia have 18 weeks from now to become compliant. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will provide support to these employers to hire Saudi engineers. Support will be available in the form of the recruitment process, employee searches, training, job qualification and employment procedures.

Background: Saudi Arabia eliminated the Nitaqat (Saudization) yellow category in January, an action which moved companies in this category into the red category where they are not allowed to renew work permits or apply for residence permits. Stricter requirements for the hiring of foreign engineers were imposed in 2017.

Employers must be sure that foreign nationals working as engineers in the private sector must have a job title that matches the job title on their work permit. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will also cease to provide government services to employers found to be in violation of the policy. The salaries of the new Saudi engineering jobs must be at least SR7,000 per month. The 20 percent Saudization of private sector engineering jobs covers 117 engineering fields.

Analysis & Comments: Employers should take note of the new policy requirements and follow them in order to be in compliance. Employers are encouraged to work with Deloitte to ensure they remain in compliance with the new requirements.

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