Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs has announced the suspension of entry for travellers arriving from red list countries such as Sri Lanka,India, Pakistan,Bangladesh and Nepal, on all flights starting today (May 24).

Bahraini citizens and residency visa holders are not subject to the suspension but will have to present an approved PCR test certificate conducted no more than 48 hours prior to boarding and undertake another PCR test on arrival and on the tenth day of stay, reported Bahrain News Agency (BNA).

In addition, citizens and residency visa holders must quarantine for ten days at their residence or at a licensed quarantine facility approved by the National Health Regulatory Authority.

Vaccinated or non-vaccinated passengers arriving from countries other than the red list, must also present an approved PCR test certificate conducted no more than 48 hours prior to boarding and undertake another PCR test on arrival and on the tenth day of stay, as well as quarantine for a period of ten days in their residence or at a licensed quarantine facility.

Red list countries are modified based on an assessment made by the National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and is periodically reviewed in line with international developments.