The Saudi Press Agency announced on Friday, 30 October 2026, that Saudi Arabia has suspended the issuance of all visa categories for travelers arriving from Kenya and barred Saudi citizens from traveling to Kenya.

The ban also covers anyone who has been in Kenya, or any other country with an active Ebola outbreak, within the 21 days before arrival in Saudi Arabia, including travelers transiting through third‑country airports.

Saudi authorities describe the measures as precautionary steps to reduce the risk of Ebola entering the Kingdom, based on epidemiological assessments by national health officials.

These restrictions build on earlier preventive actions introduced in July 2019 and reinforced in May 2026 for nations deemed at risk of Ebola transmission.

Kenya’s Ministry of Health reported that the country has recorded no new Ebola infections for ten consecutive days, with nine confirmed cases and two deaths to date.

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the first 20 contacts completed their 21‑day monitoring period on 26 October, a further 46 are expected to leave quarantine on 3 November, and the government aims to release all remaining contacts by 11 November.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority noted that the domestic health situation remains stable while it continues to monitor the outbreak in coordination with international health agencies.