Al Khuraibah (SAKHU) — Port Crew Change Guide

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...

• 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