30 April 2020 – Facilitated the return of residents to their home countries

Intervention Categories: International travel measures; Lifting of international travel measures; Legal and policy; Regulatory change; International relations
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The Ministry of Interior and the Passport Directorate launched “Return” initiative that allows anyone residing in Saudi Arabia (those on work or tourist visas) to return to their countries should they chose to do so by filling an online application through Absher platform.
Full details here: https://www.gdp.gov.sa/Ar/MediaCenter/News/Pages/ccc88.aspx