Saudi Arabia lifts the requirement for travelers to have a meningitis immunization.

On Thursday, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) released a new circular for international travelers.

The new regulation, which reverses a prior circular issued last month requiring meningitis injections, has been delivered to all airlines operating in Saudi Arabia’s airports, including private carriers, for compliance, according to Khaleej Times.

All Umrah pilgrims, regardless of visa type, were formerly required to receive the meningitis vaccine by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health.

The vaccination had to be given at least ten days prior to travel to Saudi Arabia and no more than three years beforehand.

In the meanwhile, the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority has ruled that tourists merely need to provide confirmation of polio vaccination.

Travelers from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, and other nations are subject to this rule, according to the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

At least four weeks before arriving in Saudi Arabia, travelers must get a certificate of polio immunization or an inactivated poliovirus vaccine.

Those in transit, however, who finish their trip within 12 hours and stay in the transit area, will not be subject to this restriction.

Airlines have been directed to extensively check the vaccination records of passengers coming from Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in legal action and severe penalties against those responsible.