How can expats from 13 countries return to KSA via Bahrain?

Expats from 13 countries including India, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE have been returning to Saudi Arabia after completing a 14-day quarantine in Bahrain. Here are the guidelines.

BeAware Bahrain App

1 – Download BeAware Bahrain App, register your account, and make sure to pay 36 BD (SR 360) per person for 3 PCR tests through the app. Adults and children above 6 will be required to take 3 PCR tests;

• Upon arrival at the Airport.
• After completing 5 days.
• After completing 10 days.

2 – Make sure to download and print the Health Declaration form before boarding the plane to Bahrain. 

Bahrain On-Arrival Visa

Saudi Iqama holders entering Bahrain can get an on-arrival visa at the airport against BD 5 (SR 50) for 14 days.

Keep in mind that dependent family members can only get an on-arrival visa if the family head is accompanying them. In order to get the visa, make sure to carry copies of the following documents;

1. Saudi Iqama with at least 3 months validity.
2. Passport with at least 6 months.
3. Flight Ticket.
4. Boarding Pass.
5. Exit Reentry.
6. Hotel Booking for 14 days.
7. Flight booking from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia.

Staying in Bahrain

Pakistani, Indians, and others returning to Saudi Arabia via Bahrain will be required to quarantine in their hotel rooms until they get the negative PCR test report.

• They would be required to upload selfies to BeAware Bahrain App from time to time.
• After the negative PCR result, they are free to roam Bahrain.
• They are required to take PCR tests on the 5th and 10th day as well.

Passengers whose PCR test results become positive will be contacted by the Ministry of Health.

Entering Saudi Arabia

After completing the 14-day quarantine period, Pakistani, Indians, and other nationals can take a flight from Bahrain or enter Saudi Arabia by road through King Fahd Causeway on the 15th day.

In order to enter Saudi Arabia, you need to present a PCR test report  (4th PCR) taken within 72 hours. Saudi Immigration is accepting the PCR issued by the Bahrain government.

Budget Estimate

• Hotel SR 200 to SR 300 per night.
• Food expense = SR 50max per person daily.
• Airport to Hotel Taxi: around 10BD = SR 100.
• Taxi within the city: around 10BD = SR 100.