Conditions set for inbound, outbound; Airlines briefed in Kuwait

  • Date: 20-Feb-2022
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:Kuwait
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Conditions set for inbound, outbound; Airlines briefed in Kuwait

Those who are fully vaccinated the following conditions apply — cancellation of the ‘PCR’ test before arriving in the country; cancellation of the PCR test upon arrival in the country and cancellation of the home quarantine after arriving in the country.

Those who are partly vaccinated – cancellation of the ‘PCR’ test before arriving in the country; commitment to home quarantine for 7 days after arrival, with the possibility of ending the quarantine before time if a ‘PCR’ test is performed, confirming the person is virus free.

Those who are not vaccinated — conducting a ‘PCR’ test 72 hours before taking the flight to ensure the traveler is free of infection with the Corona virus; mandatory home quarantine for 7 days after arrival and taking a PCR test on the seventh day to end the quarantine provided the person is free of virus and children under the age of 16 are excluded from this requirement.

The Directorate-General of Civil Aviation, in a circular addressed to all airlines operating at the Kuwait International Airport, had said entry for non-vaccinated people was limited to citizens only. According to the instructions of the health authorities, “all passengers are allowed to leave without any health requirements related