Saudi Arabia has announced that it will ease the immigration restrictions for foreigners, which it has continued as a countermeasure against the infection of the new coronavirus, from the 20th of this month.
In the background, it seems that the annual sacred pilgrimage "Hajj" by Muslims is approaching July.
This was announced by the Saudi Arabian government on the 17th.
According to this, as a countermeasure against the infection of the new corona, the quarantine measures at hotels, etc. at the time of entry, which have been continued for all foreigners since last year, will be relaxed from the 20th except for some countries, and will be applied to businesses and families. Foreigners who visit for the purpose of meeting are exempt from quarantine, subject to vaccination.
In the background, it seems that the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, "Hajj," is approaching July.
Hajj is an important opportunity for Saudi Arabia to earn foreign currency, with more than 2 million Muslims from all over the world attending each year. Last year, it stopped accepting pilgrims from abroad to prevent infection.
The relaxation of immigration restrictions announced this time does not apply to pilgrims and tourists, but it is expected that the scope of relaxation will expand in the future toward "Hajj".
In Saudi Arabia, travel abroad, where the people have been severely restricted, will be permitted in principle from the 17th, subject to vaccination, etc., and the government will support the international traffic of people. , I would like to try to rebuild the stagnant economy.