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DFA: Saudi Arabia bans Filipino pilgrims, tourists over COVID-19
Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned entry for Filipino tourists and Umrah pilgrims as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The travel ban, announced by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), specifically targets individuals from countries deemed high-risk, including the Philippines.
The issuance of Umrah and tourist visas to Saudi Arabia has been indefinitely suspended.
However, Filipinos holding work visas, work visit visas, business visit visas, and family visit visas are still permitted to enter the Kingdom.
The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate General in Jeddah are monitoring the situation and coordinating with Saudi authorities.
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