*Bahrain to allow some travelers into the country, but bar many
*Citizens of red zone countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka are still banned to enter Bahrain
While Bahrain will allow travelers with Covid-19 negative tests into the country, it however has said the ban on the entry of people from what it calls red zone countries will remain in force for the weeks ahead. The red zone countries include Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, and India.
The authority said in a statement that all incoming passengers, vaccinated or not and aged six and above, must present an accredited PCR test certificate bearing the Code QR before ascending to the plane — 38 hours from the departure time from the “red zone” countries and 72 hours from countries that are not listed in this category.
According to the updated regulations, incoming passengers must be subjected to PCR tests against covid-19 upon arrival from all countries, along with maintaining the test on the 10th day after arrival. Costs of the tests can be paid via the application “aware society” in addition to payment with banking and visa cards.
The 10-day quarantine remains mandatory for all passengers coming the countries listed in the “red zone” and all unvaccinated passengers aged six and above at their houses or quarantine institutions.