Saudi Arabia lifts suspension of direct entry for travelers from 6 countries

Saudi Arabia will allow direct entry to travelers from Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Vietnam, Egypt and India from Dec. 1, lifting a requirement that they first spend two weeks outside the six countries, state news agency SPA said.

Citing an Interior Ministry official, the agency said travelers would have to quarantine for five days in government-approved accommodation after arriving, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.