DFA reminds Filipinos about Saudi Arabia travel ban

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is reminding Filipinos that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has imposed a travel ban to prevent the spread of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Umrah and Tourist visa holders from countries with COVID-19 cases are not allowed to enter the country, although Filipinos with an employment visa, business appointment or an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) relative can still set foot in Saudi Arabia.

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh is continuously monitoring the Filipinos in the said country.

For other information, please contact the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh or the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah through their respective numbers, (+966-12) 667-0925 and (+966-12) 669-6303.

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