The golden pyramids of Egypt, the soaring skyscrapers of Dubai, the ancient civilization at Petra … these are just some of the things we miss from a vacation to Middle East. The Covid-19 pandemic has made many of the wonderful destinations in Middle East inaccessible in 2020. The good news is that as Covid-19 vaccination roll out globally, we are seeing that many of the travel restrictions put in place are gradually relaxed and lifted.
To help you sift through all the information, we have put together a Middle East Covid-19 Reopening Guide. This guide is frequently updated to show country by country where you can travel right now and what are the entry requirements such as vaccinations, tests, and quarantines. We consider a country “reopened” only when foreign visitors can enter for non-essential travel (i.e. for tourism purpose). For additional details on individual countries, please also check the official links in the Details column.
Middle East – Covid-19 Reopening Guide by Country
| Country | Risk Level | Reopen Status | Pre-Entry Form | Vaccine, Test & Quarantine | Last Update | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | High | Reopened | Declaration Form | Negative PCR Test (72h) or Vaccination proof | Jul 15 | Official Resource | |
| Israel | Low | Planned for Aug | Entry Permit + Entry Statement | Negative PCR Test (72h) + PCR Test on arrival | Jul 15 | Official Source | |
| Lebanon | High | Reopened | Arrival Registration | Negative PCR Test (96h) or Vaccination proof + PCR Test on arrival | Jul 15 | UK Foreign Travel Advice | |
| Oman | Very-High | Restricted | Registration Form | Jul 15 | Oman Air | ||
| Qatar | High | Restricted | Entry Registration | Jul 15 | Official Source | ||
| Saudi Arabia | Very-High | Restricted | Declaimer Form | Jul 15 | Official Source | ||
| Turkey | Very-High | Reopened | Entry Form | Negative PCR Test (72h) – exemption for selected countries | Jun 3 | Turkish Airlines | |
| United Arab Emirates | Very-High | Reopened | Health Declaration Form + COVID19 – DXB Smart App | Negative PCR Test (72h) + Quarantine may be required | Jul 15 | Official Source |
Check back as more countries are added regularly and new updates come often. If you don’t yet feel comfortable to travel abroad, check out some travel ideas in your local destinations.