The KSA Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instituted temporary,
precautionary measures affecting travel to and from the kingdom as a
result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Saudi Press Agency has reported.
Among the measures are suspension of visits for umrah and/or visiting the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.
In addition, entry to KSA with a tourist visa from countries with confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks is temporarily suspended.
The
use of national identity cards in place of passports for travel to and
from KSA is also suspended. Exceptions are made for Saudi nationals who
left KSA using their national identity cards, as well as GCC citizens
wishing to depart KSA after entering with their national identity cards.
However, the authorities will apply health procedures depending on
which countries an individual previously visited.
The measures are subject to change.