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Crew Change or Commercial Operations In

SARTA

RAS TANURA - Port, SA

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Top 3 Nearby Airports

(DMM) king fahd intl

(BAH) bahrain intl

(DOH) hamad international

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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

  • Crew change requuirement for Rastanura , SA
  • Saudi Authorities require on-signing and off-signing crew members at Rastanura to pass directly through Dammam International Airport (our nearest AirPort) where they are geared up to handle the procedures.
  • Seamen require owning a Valid Passport & Seaman Book. Temporary seamen certificate not allowed.
  • Please bear in mind that usually, we require a minimum of 5 to 6 hours to complete embarkation/disembarkation formalities through concerned Government Authorities such as customs, immigration, coast guard, etc.
  • Make sure seamen holding No valid Saudi visa in his passport. Cameras, Films, Video CDs/Cassettes, religious books and pictures, knives, pornographic materials, narcotic drugs, and any alcoholic beverages are banned to carry or bring inside the airport or seaport. Beware - Death penalty for drug traffickers Violations of Rules & regulations will attract heavy fines and/or imprisonment.
  • FYI, due to port restriction, crew change in Juaymah SBM/NGL/NHA can only be done before berthing/departure. On the other hand, crew change can be carried out any time whilst the vessel is loading at Rastanura Sea Island Berth or Rastanura Inner Anchorage. The crew must adhere to basic protocols of COVID-19 prevention at any time and ensure that crew is fully vaccinated with...

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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