Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-26		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The annual Hajj pilgrimage has also been scaled back, with Saudi authorities only permitting 1000 pilgrims residing in the country to participate.
2020-07-19		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Pilgrims who have been selected to perform the Hajj this year are required to undergo quarantine; reports indicate that they began a seven-day quarantine on Sunday, July 19, and will also be required to self-quarantine for a second period after they have performed Hajj.
2020-07-19		Public health measures: Testing policy Pilgrims who have been selected to perform the Hajj this year are required to undergo testing
2020-07-19		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks will be mandatory and social distancing measures will be enforced during all ceremonies and religious rituals; it is prohibited to touch the Kaaba.
2020-06-24		Movement restrictions: Border closure  June 24, Saudi officials announced that expatriate residents currently abroad would not be permitted to return to the country until the end of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis.
2020-06-21		Movement restrictions: Curfews lifting of the nationwide curfew on Sunday, June 21
2020-06-21		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions phase out of movement restrictions with lifting or curfews
2020-06-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The government has also permitted the resumption of economic and commercial activity.
2020-06-21		Public health measures: General recommendations Citizens are urged to continue to practice social distancing and to wear masks in public.
2020-06-21		Movement restrictions: Curfews all except mecca: The Saudi government has announced that remaining curfew restrictions will be lifted on June 21 throughout the Kingdom
2020-06-21		Movement restrictions: Curfews The Saudi government has announced that remaining curfew restrictions will be lifted on June 21 throughout the Kingdom – with the exception of Mecca.
2020-06-06		Movement restrictions: Curfews curfew hours from Saturday, June 6 through Saturday June 20 are 3 PM to 6 AM
2020-06-06		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions movement in and out of the city is prohibited during curfew hours
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requires Wearing Masks When Going Outside
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Saudi Arabian Airlines domestic flights appear to be available for booking from 1 June, however this might change at short notice.
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Saudi Arabian Airlines domestic flights appear to be available for booking from 1 June,
2020-05-31		Movement restrictions: Curfews Effective May 31, residents of Makkah will be allowed in and out of the city from 6 am to 3 pm with the exception of the quarantined neighborhoods.
2020-05-28		Movement restrictions: Curfews ease restrictions on movement across the Kingdom with the exception of Makkah, and resumption of some activities from next Thursday May 28
2020-05-23		Lockdown: Partial lockdown From 23 to 27 May, the authorities will impose a 24-hour full lockdown countrywide.
2020-05-13		Movement restrictions: Curfews the 24-hour curfew the capital Riyadh, Tabuk (Tabuk province), rest of Jeddah, Taif (both Mecca province), Dammam, Dhahran, Qatif, Khobar (all Eastern province) and Hofuf will be reduced to 17.00 to 09.00.
2020-05-13		Lockdown: Partial lockdown the 24-hour curfew the capital Riyadh, Tabuk (Tabuk province), rest of Jeddah, Taif (both Mecca province), Dammam, Dhahran, Qatif, Khobar (all Eastern province) and Hofuf will be reduced to 17.00 to 09.00.
2020-05-12		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced that an indefinite 24-hour curfew will be placed into effect in Baish province (Jazan region) as of Tuesday, May 12. All commercial activities will be suspended, with the exception of health facilities, pharmacies, supermarkets, gas stations, and banks, among others. It was not immediately reported for how long the measures will be in place.
2020-05-12		Movement restrictions: Curfews Residents and citizens will be allowed to leave their homes for essential errands, such as buying food or medical supplies, between the times of 09:00 to 17:00 (local time)
2020-05-12		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All members of the public will be prohibited from entering or exiting the Baish province. However, essential workers will be allowed to move within the province.
2020-05-09		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Saudi authorities announced the easing of the total lockdown restrictions that had been introduced in parts of Medina on Friday, April 10. Residents of the areas of Ash-Shuraybat, Banidhafar, Qurban, and Al-Jumuah will be permitted to leave their homes between 09:00 and 17:00 (local time) as of Saturday. These restrictions have also been eased in parts of Al-Iskan and Bani Khedira.
2020-05-09		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Curfew restrictions have been eased in Al-Qatif governorate (Eastern province). Residents are now allowed to go out during the curfew i.e. 09.00-17.00, as well as enter and exit the governorate.
2020-05-02		Lockdown: Partial lockdown to and exit from dammam will be banned until further notice, although movement for shipping and transporting goods will still be permitted. Factories and other industries that are considered essential will only be allowed to operate at 30 percent capacity.
2020-04-29		Movement restrictions: Curfews Curfew restrictions have been eased in Al-Qatif governorate (Eastern province). Residents are now allowed to go out during the curfew i.e. 09.00 – 17.00 (local time).
2020-04-29		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions restrictions have been eased in Al-Qatif governorate (Eastern province). Residents are now allowed to enter and exit the governorate.
2020-04-10		Lockdown: Partial lockdown authorities announced a total curfew in six districts in Medina (Medina province) until further notice: Al Jomaa, Al-Sherbat, Bani Dhafar, Qurban, and some areas of Al-Iskan and Bani Khidrah.
2020-04-08		Movement restrictions: Curfews A night curfew between 15.00 and 06.00 will be imposed from 8 April until further notice. The ministry said curfew exemptions still apply to those in vital public and private sectors such as security, military and media. Those who work in health services are also excluded from the curfew. The recently imposed curfew will begin at 15.00 instead of 19.00 in the cities of Dammam, Mecca, Medina, Riyadh and Taif, and Qatif governorate until further notice.
2020-04-06		Movement restrictions: Curfews A 24-hour curfew is in effect in the capital Riyadh, Tabuk (Tabuk province), Jeddah, Taif (both Mecca province), Dammam, Dhahran, Qatif, Khobar (all Eastern province), and Hofuf until further notice
2020-04-06		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions In cities and neighbourhoods under 24-hour lockdown only one adult from each household is allowed to leave their home to procure essentials such as food and medicine between 09.00 and 17.00 local time.
2020-04-04		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Authorities have imposed a 24-hour curfew on 7 neighbourhoods in Jeddah. The curfew, which effective as of 15.00 on 4 April, will apply to the following neighbourhoods: Al-Mahjar, Al-Qurayyat, Ghulail, Kilo 13, Kilo 14 North, Kilo 14 South and Petromin. Entrance to and exit from these seven neighbourhoods in the Jeddah governorate is forbidden but residents can leave their homes to receive health care and buy food in their area between 06.00 and 15:00.
2020-04-02		Movement restrictions: Curfews A 24-hour curfew is in effect in Mecca, Medina until further notice.
2020-03-28		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension All international flights in/out suspension is extended until further notice *Flights associated with humanitarian assistance, medical evacuation aircrafts as well as private flights are excluded under the new measures.
2020-03-27		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions suspension of entry permission for travelers arriving for purpose of Umrah and visiting the Prophet´s Mosque
2020-03-27		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions passengers arriving from China, Taiwan, Hongkong, Macao, Iran are not permitted to enter
2020-03-27		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions suspension of touristvisa for passengers arriving from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Philippines,Singapor, India, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Azerbaijan, Kazakkhstan, Uzbekistan, Somalia, Vietnam
2020-03-27		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions entry to Mecca and Medina of citizens from Gulf Cooperation Council countries is banned
2020-03-26		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions travel between regions of Saudi Arabia is prohibited.
2020-03-25		Lockdown: Partial lockdown lockdown in Makkah, Madinah and Riyadh – no residents are allowed to enter or leave these cities – with immediate effect from 25 March; as well as a lockdown on circulation between the kingdom’s 13 regions
2020-03-23		Movement restrictions: Curfews 21 days. A night curfew between 19.00 and 06.00 will be imposed for 21 days starting from 23 March. BUT curfew will begin at 15.00 instead of 19.00 in the three cities of Riyadh, Mecca and Medina. **exceptions: apply to those in vital public and private sectors such as security, military and media. Those who work in health services are also excluded from the curfew.
2020-03-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services KSA suspended the presence and prayers in the outer squares of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque
2020-03-21		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All land crossings remain restricted to commercial trucks only.
2020-03-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All domestic flights, bus, taxi, and train transportation are suspended for two weeks *citizens NOT EXEMPT *exempt: humanitarian assistance, medical evacuation aircrafts as well as private flights
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services non essentials suspended including gatherings in parks, beaches, etc.
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Schools closure
2020-03-15		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension all flights to and from Saudi Arabia suspended for two weeks starting 15 March
2020-03-15		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension All international fights to and from *citizens NOT EXEMPT for 2 weeks
2020-03-14		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings suspension of sports competitions, closure of sport stadiums
2020-03-14		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns the government calls upon its citizens and residents to avoid gatherings and follow preventive safety measures
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension suspension of all flights to and from Sudan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, Djibouti and Eritrea
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension suspension of all flights to EU countries, Switzerland, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension all Saudi citizens and residents are banned from travelling to Sudan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, Djibuit, Eritrea)
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension all Saudi citizens and residents are banned from travelling to Philippines, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia)
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival all passengers must fill out a health declaration form upon arrival
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions all travelers arriving from Sudan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, Djibuti, Eritrea are banned from entry
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions all travelers arriving from Phillipins, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia are banned from entry
2020-03-10		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions all travelers arriving from Oman, Spain, Germany, France, Turkey are banned from entry
2020-03-10		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension all Saudi citizens and residents are banned from travelling to Oman, Spain, Germany, France, Turkey
2020-03-10		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension suspension of all flights from and to Oman, Spain, Germany, France, Turkey
2020-03-09		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension suspension of all flights from and to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Italy, Korea
2020-03-09		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions all travelers arriving from UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Italy, Korea are banned from entry
2020-03-09		Social distancing: Schools closure  suspension of all schools, universities and other educational institutions
2020-03-07		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions all travelers arriving from Italy, South Korea, Japan, Azerbaijan are banned from entry
2020-03-07		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival all arriving passengers from Egypt have to proof they have done a medical examination confiming to infection with COVID-19 by a laboratory approved by the Saudi embassy in Carior. Saudi nationals are exempt
2020-03-07		Movement restrictions: Border closure  border closure between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, UAE, and Kuwait (land borders with Qatar have been closed since 2017 already) for non-commercial traffic; air travel with these countries is restricted to international airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran
2020-02-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Suspension of entry for individuals wanting to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca or to visit the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, as well as tourists