Saudi Arabia: restrictions and entry requirements 2023

Saudi Arabia: country’s borders status

Borders are open with restrictions.

Entry conditions for citizens and tourists

Passengers traveling to perform Umrah must have:

  • a confirmed return ticket.

Holders of a visit visa must have medical insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses.

Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Iran are not allowed to enter.

National holidays in Saudi Arabia in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Non-working days:

  • Wednesday, 22 February: Foundation Day (يوم التأسيس);
  • Friday to Monday, April 21 to April 24: Eid al-Fitr (عطلة عيد الفطر);
  • Tuesday to Friday, June 27 to June 30: Eid al-Adha (عطلة عيد الأضحى);
  • Saturday, 23 September: National Day (اليوم الوطني).

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