Saudi Arabia announced that the new travel restrictions it issued earlier this week, came into effect Wednesday.

The Saudi Ministry of Interior said in a statement that those wishing to leave the Kingdom must receive the third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, given that three months have passed since they received the second dose. This excludes people under the age of 16, or groups excluded in the “Tawakalna” application.

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The ministry indicated that all arrivals are required to submit a negative PCR test result. or an approved rapid anti-coronavirus examination within 48 hours from the date of departure or entry, excluding those under the age of eight, taking into consideration the COVID-19 regulations of the countries of arrival.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia has confirmed 719,136 cases and 8,962 deaths.