Half of the year has already passed. Around this time, countries release their updated lists of travel restrictions, Bahrain included.
The Bahrain Civil Aviation affairs declared on Tuesday (July 13) that it will prohibit tourists from 16 new nations, including the Philippines, from entering the country.
16 Countries Banned from Entry in Bahrain, PH Included
According to the state news agency BNA, Tunisia, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, South Africa, and Indonesia have also been put to the travel restriction list.
According to Reuters, Bahrain restricted the admission of passengers from countries on its “Red List” in May.
Because of the COVID-19 spike in India, the initial list included India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
Citizens of Bahrain and visitors with valid residency visas are immune from the travel ban.
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