Updated: 04.12.2021
Now you can directly visit from India to Saudi Arabia without Quarantine
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While the Direct flights to and from Saudi Arabia to India are temporarily suspended, one can reach Saudi Arabia by fulfilling the Kingdom’s quarantine requirements of 14 days outside Saudi Arabia in countries not listed below. 1- India 2- Pakistan 3- South Africa 4- Egypt 5- Lebanon 6- Argentina 7- Brazil 8- Indonesia 9- Turkey
There are a few popular countries that the expats are choosing to spend their quarantine period before moving to Saudi Arabia. This Includes , Oman, Bahrain, Nepal, Maldives, Qatar, Russia, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Serbia, Ethiopia & Sri Lanka.
Read: Travel Requirements for Indians before visiting Saudi Arabia
1.Oman
Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) | |
1. VIA OMAN | ||||
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Package | INR 50,000.00 | INR 5,000.00 | INR 50,000.00 | INR 105,000.00 |
Ticket IN-OM | INR 18,000.00 | INR 1,800.00 | INR 18,000.00 | INR 37,800.00 |
Ticket OM-SA | INR 23,000.00 | INR 2,300.00 | INR 23,000.00 | INR 48,300.00 |
Total in INR | INR 103,500.00 | INR 21,600.00 | INR 106,000.00 | INR 231,100.00 |
Update (23 August 2021): Oman Set to Lift Travel ban on Indians from 01 September 2021
Update (24 April 2021): Oman suspends entry from India. So you can rule out this option. Travelling to Saudi Arabia via Oman is one of the cheapest and best options available right now. It is highly recommended based on various opinions on social networking sites. The coronavirus cases are also in the lower side. So it is the safest to transit through among all options.
2.Bahrain
Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) | |
Saudi Visa Stamping | INR 12,500.0 | INR 12,500.0 | INR 15,000.0 | INR 40,000.0 |
via Bahrain Package | INR 70,000.0 | INR 25,000.0 | INR 70,000.0 | INR 165,000.0 |
Ticket IN-BH | INR 30,000.0 | INR 30,000.0 | INR 30,000.0 | INR 90,000.0 |
Total in INR | INR 112,500.0 | INR 67,500.0 | INR 115,000.0 | INR 295,000.0 |
Update (31 August 2021): Bahrain resumes receiving travelers directly from India. Therefore You can use Bahrain to spend your 14 days quarantine period before coming to Saudi Arabia.
Update (24 May 2021): Bahrain suspends travelers from India and other Red Listed Countries. So you can’t come to Saudi Arabia via Bahrain at the moment.
Travelling via Bahrain is relatively costlier than via Oman. Even though the difference is minimal, this is not in our recommended list since there are many cases of visa rejections and a minimum of 3 PCR tests are to be taken while in Bahrain.
3. Nepal
Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) | |
3. VIA NEPAL | ||||
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Package | INR 29,000.00 | INR – | INR 29,000.00 | INR 58,000.00 |
Ticket IN-NEPAL | INR 30,000.00 | INR 3,000.00 | INR 30,000.00 | INR 63,000.00 |
Ticket NEPAL-SA | INR 24,000.00 | INR 3,000.00 | INR 24,000.00 | INR 51,000.00 |
Total in INR | INR 95,500.00 | INR 18,500.00 | INR 98,000.00 | INR 212,000.00 |
Update (26 April 2021): Nepal stops PCR testing for foreigners who are on the way to third country. So travelling via Nepal to Saudi Arabia is not possible right now.
While Nepal is definitely cheaper among the three countries mentioned so far, This option is recommended only if you live in Northern part of India and you can reach Delhi easily (As Flights to Nepal are only available from Delhi). If you are in the South, the ticket prices are very high and it would cost around INR 30k to reach Nepal. In Addition, You’d also need to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) when travelling via Nepal.
4.Maldives
Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) | |
4. VIA MALDIVES | ||||
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Package | INR 40,000.00 | INR – | INR 40,000.00 | INR 80,000.00 |
Ticket IN-MALDIVES | INR 10,000.00 | INR 1,000.00 | INR 10,000.00 | INR 21,000.00 |
Ticket MALDIVES-SA | INR 35,000.00 | INR 3,500.00 | INR 35,000.00 | INR 73,500.00 |
Total in INR | INR 97,500.00 | INR 17,000.00 | INR 100,000.00 | INR 214,500.00 |
⚡Update (29 June 2021): Maldives will be resuming Issuance of On Arrival tourist Visas to South Asian countries from 15th July 2021. This will be the best and most convenient option. So Plan your travel via Maldives right now!
Update (13 May 2021): Maldives suspended all visitors from South Asian countries including India. So Travelling via Maldives Isn’t possible right now.
Maldives is finally resuming issuance of On arrival Visas to tourists from South Asian countries after they stopped visa issuance in May 2021. Carefully choose your hotel bookings and keep an eye on flight ticket prices to plan your travel with as minimum budget as possible.
5.Qatar
5. Qatar | Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) |
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Package | INR 45,000.00 | INR 6,000.00 | INR 45,000.00 | INR 96,000.00 |
Ticket IN-QATAR | INR 25,000.00 | INR 2,500.00 | INR 25,000.00 | INR 52,500.00 |
Ticket QATAR-SA | INR 25,000.00 | INR 2,500.00 | INR 25,000.00 | INR 52,500.00 |
Total in INR | INR 107,500.00 | INR 23,500.00 | INR 110,000.00 | INR 241,000.00 |
⚡Update (09 July 2021): Starting 12 July 2021, Qatar will resume issuance of Family Visit Visas and Tourist Visas. This is a very good opportunity for Indians to fly to Saudi Arabia via Qatar, since it is both cheap and family friendly to travel via Qatar.
6. Russia
6. RUSSIA | Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) |
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Package | INR 130,000.00 | INR 30,000.00 | INR 130,000.00 | INR 290,000.00 |
Ticket IN-RUSSIA | INR 30,000.00 | INR 3,000.00 | INR 30,000.00 | INR 63,000.00 |
Ticket RUSSIA-SA | INR 35,000.00 | INR 3,500.00 | INR 35,000.00 | INR 73,500.00 |
INR 207,500.00 | INR 49,000.00 | INR 210,000.00 | INR 466,500.00 |
Russia is one of the preferred options by Indian expats To travel to Saudi Arabia. One can easily obtain 28 days of Visa for Russia and it costs anywhere between INR 1,70,000 – INR 2,50,0000 per person to travel via Russia including the institutional quarantine in Saudi Arabia.
7. Uzbekistan
7. UZBEKISTAN | Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) |
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Package | INR 100,000.00 | INR 10,000.00 | INR 100,000.00 | INR 210,000.00 |
Ticket IN-UZBEKISTAN | INR 15,000.00 | INR 1,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 31,500.00 |
Ticket UZBEKISTAN-SA | INR 36,000.00 | INR 3,600.00 | INR 36,000.00 | INR 75,600.00 |
INR 163,500.00 | INR 27,600.00 | INR 166,000.00 | INR 357,100.00 |
Uzbekistan is also now on the list of preferred quarantine spot for Indians who are traveling to Saudi Arabia. Check the bottom of this article to check some posters on the packages by various agents
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8. Armenia
8. ARMENIA | Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) |
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Package | INR 70,000.00 | INR 10,000.00 | INR 70,000.00 | INR 150,000.00 |
Ticket IN-ARMENIA | INR 25,000.00 | INR 2,500.00 | INR 25,000.00 | INR 52,500.00 |
Ticket ARMENIA-SA | INR 25,000.00 | INR 2,500.00 | INR 25,000.00 | INR 52,500.00 |
INR 132,500.00 | INR 27,500.00 | INR 135,000.00 | INR 295,000.00 |
(Update (16 July 2021): Saudi Arabia doesn’t entertain visitors from Armenia directly)
Many Indians are also travelling to Saudi Arabia via Armenia. Though the package is comparatively cheaper, the Visa to Armenia is very hard to obtain.
9. Serbia
9. SERBIA | Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) |
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Package | INR 80,000.00 | INR 10,000.00 | INR 80,000.00 | INR 170,000.00 |
Ticket IN-SERBIA | INR 10,000.00 | INR 1,000.00 | INR 10,000.00 | INR 21,000.00 |
Ticket SERBIA-SA | INR 20,000.00 | INR 2,000.00 | INR 20,000.00 | INR 42,000.00 |
INR 122,500.00 | INR 25,500.00 | INR 125,000.00 | INR 273,000.00 |
Travelling via Serbia is cheaper than Armenia but availability of Visa is a cause of concern among expats.
10. Ethiopia
10. ETHIOPIA | Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) |
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Package | INR 55,000.00 | INR 10,000.00 | INR 55,000.00 | INR 120,000.00 |
Ticket IN-ETHIOPIA | INR 30,000.00 | INR 3,000.00 | INR 30,000.00 | INR 63,000.00 |
Ticket ETHIOPIA-SA | INR 20,000.00 | INR 2,000.00 | INR 20,000.00 | INR 42,000.00 |
INR 117,500.00 | INR 27,500.00 | INR 120,000.00 | INR 265,000.00 |
Update (03 July 2021): Saudi Arabia suspends entry from Ethiopia (to be effective from 04 July 2021)
Ethiopia is perhaps the cheapest option as per our analysis. But lately, Visa issuance is being slowed down and the ticket prices are also fluctuating too much. So Check with your Agent. These were our brief research on the different countries where you can spend your quarantine period before travelling to Saudi Arabia. Please note that these costs may vary based on your location, other factors and this article only serves you as a guideline to plan your own travel.
11. Sri Lanka
Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) | |
Saudi Visa Stamping | INR 12,500.0 | INR 12,500.0 | INR 15,000.0 | INR 40,000.0 |
via Sri Lanka Package | INR 50,000.0 | INR 8,000.0 | INR 50,000.0 | INR 108,000.0 |
Ticket IN-SRI LANKA | INR 15,000.0 | INR 1,500.0 | INR 15,000.0 | INR 31,500.0 |
Ticket SRI LANKA-KSA | INR 45,000.0 | INR 4,500.0 | INR 45,000.0 | INR 94,500.0 |
Total in INR | INR 122,500.0 | INR 26,500.0 | INR 125,000.0 | INR 274,000.0 |
12. Travelling via Direct Flights, India to Saudi Arabia
Adult < 45 Age | Infant | Adult >45 Age | Total (3 pax) | |
DIRECT TO SAUDI | ||||
Stamping | INR 12,500.00 | INR 12,500.00 | INR 15,000.00 | INR 40,000.00 |
Ticket INDIA-SA | INR 30,000.00 | INR 3,000.00 | INR 30,000.00 | INR 63,000.00 |
Total in INR | INR 42,500.00 | INR 15,500.00 | INR 45,000.00 | INR 103,000.00 |
Total in SAR | SAR 2,202.07 | SAR 803.11 | SAR 2,331.61 | SAR 5,336.79 |
You can travel to Saudi Arabia with 50% cheaper cost if you can wait until the regular flights reopen. Recommended read: Travel Requirements for Indians before visiting Saudi Arabia
Quarantine Packages
Here we’ve listed down some of the quarantine packages provided by some agents. We’re neither affiliated nor recommending any of them. These contacts are found from social media groups and are provided for your reference.
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