Saudi Gazette report

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait has laid down air travel guidelines for incoming passengers before the scheduled resumption of international flights on Aug. 1, according to a report in Arab Times, the country’s English-language newspaper.

As part of the guidelines approved by the Cabinet’s supreme committee, passengers traveling to Kuwait need to follow all health and safety protocols put in place by the concerned authorities.

According to the report, the return of expatriates working in critical government sectors, like health, education, and courts, will be facilitated.

All passengers coming to Kuwait need to obtain PCR coronavirus test certificates stating that they are not infected with the virus before booking their tickets, the report added.

They also need to certify their COVID-19 negative certificates by the health authorities accredited in the country and attach a copy of their employment contract with the government.

If an incoming passenger is found to be COVID-19 positive, he/she will be immediately sent to a quarantine facility and will have to bear all expenses. If the passenger refuses to comply with the procedures, he/she will be sent back to his/her country.

With regard to the return of employees working in the private sector, the report says they must have specific health insurance policies along with certificates proving that they are free from coronavirus and other infectious diseases.

Those who arrive in Kuwait directly without adhering to the health and security regulations will expose themselves to legal procedures that may also affect airlines, the report warned.