Travellers to Bahrain required to shoulder mandatory Covid-19 test cost – ZAWYA

Travellers to Bahrain required to shoulder mandatory Covid-19 test cost – ZAWYA

Travellers to Bahrain required to shoulder mandatory Covid-19 test cost | ZAWYA MENA Edition HomeLegalPolicyArticleTravellers to Bahrain required to shoulder mandatory Covid-19 test cost Cash and electronic payments will be accepted with the option for travellers to pay in advance through mobile application    The Ministry of Health has announced that all travellers arriving into Bahrain International Airport from 12:00 am on July 21st will be required to shoulder the cost of mandatory Covid-19 testing, to the cost of BD30 ($79), said a report.The Ministry emphasised that citizens and residents in Bahrain will continue to be entitled to free Covid-19 medical treatment in line with international standards, and as outlined by the World Health Organization, said a report in BNA.Under the decision, cash and electronic payments will be accepted with the option for travellers to pay in advance through the 'BeAware Bahrain' mobile application to ease proceedings. This decision does not extend to cabin crew, diplomatic or other official travellers and those arriving from medical travel. Additionally, transit passengers will not be required to test for Covid-19 or quarantine.The Civil Aviation Authorities will coordinate with Bahrain International Airport and airlines on this matter, the Ministry added.Travellers who test negative are