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Crew Change or Commercial Operations In

SAAKH

Al Kharj

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Visa Information

Learn up-to-date visa requirements for over 150+ nationalities.

  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
  • A passport is required to enter Saudi Arabia
  • Mandatory health insurance
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Saudi Arabia
  • Masks are not required in indoor places
  • Visitor visa

Port Restrictions

GENERAL

  • Are there any restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was from COVID -19 high risk countries?
    • Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health announced the lifting of Corona restrictions for travelers coming to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
      • The canceled restrictions included: the obligation to submit a certificate of vaccination against Covid 19, and to take a PCR test, before coming to the Kingdom or upon arrival, as well as the required quarantine for travelers arriving in the Kingdom.
  • Are there any restrictions on crew who embarked from COVID -19 high risk countries or specific nationalities?
    • Crew Change permitted?
      • Yes, except for crew sign off at Ras Tanura port .
    • Shore leave permitted?
      • Yes, only for a medical reason such as to visit the doctor and the crew has to be on board prior to vessel departure. Permission is granted by the authority on a case basis and solely on relevant authorities' discretion.
    • Any other restrictions due to COVID - 19?
      • Report any person in crew members or passengers who have symptoms of infection with the new Coronavirus, while taking the necessary measures to reduce the spread of infection on board the ship as isolating the suspect in a single...

    Flight Restrictions

    • Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Iran are not allowed to enter.
    • Passengers with a visit visa must have medical insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses.
    • Passengers traveling to perform Umrah must have
      • medical insurance; and
      • a confirmed return ticket.
    • Airlines can check the validity of the exit/entry visas for residents of Saudi Arabia at https://muqeem.sa/#/visa-validity/check

    Agency Costs

    • Crew Change Assistance 1-10: USD 150 per pax
    • Crew Change Assistance 11+: USD 110 per pax
    • Coordination of Booked Services: USD 70
    • Launch Hire Coordination: USD 150
    • Meet & Greet: USD 300

    Last updated on 30th Mar 2022

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