Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to Kenya and banned the entry of Kenyan travellers into the Kingdom as part of heightened precautions against the spread of Ebola.
The measures, announced by the Saudi Press Agency, also include the suspension of all visa issuance for travellers arriving from Kenya.
The restrictions follow an assessment of the epidemiological situation by Saudi health authorities and apply to travellers entering the Kingdom through third countries if they have stayed in Kenya or other Ebola-affected countries within the 21 days preceding their arrival.
Saudi authorities said the measures were part of a proactive strategy to monitor and contain potential health risks, protect public health and safeguard citizens, residents and visitors.
The latest restrictions build on preventive measures introduced in July 2019 and strengthened in May 2026 for travellers arriving from countries facing Ebola-related risks.
In June 2026, Saudi Arabia suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, while also restricting arrivals from those countries over Ebola concerns.
The Kingdom has also introduced enhanced health screening at entry points, epidemiological investigations and early response procedures for travellers arriving from countries neighbouring outbreak areas.
The Saudi Public Health Authority, known as Weqaya, said the country’s health situation remained stable and was being closely monitored.
The authority added that it was tracking developments in the region and internationally in coordination with relevant domestic and international agencies.
Weqaya said additional preventive measures would be introduced whenever necessary in response to changes in the epidemiological situation, with the aim of maintaining health preparedness and protecting public safety.
