Starting March 8, Kuwait will be requiring nationalities from the Philippines and other nine countries to present a complete medical examination (PCR) certificate before entry to show that they are free from coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
In a circular released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, it said that this certification must be issued by health centers approved by the embassy of the State of Kuwait.
In the absence of a Kuwaiti embassy, the certificate will be approved by the Certified Health Authority of the country.
Other countries mentioned in the circular include India, Bangladesh, Egypt, Syria, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Georgia, and Lebanon.
Those who will they fail to present this certificate will be barred from entering the country, the circular read.
“In the event that the above (PCR) certificate is not carried, the passenger is prevented from entering the State of Kuwait and will be deported on the same carrier airline, without any financial costs incurred by the State of Kuwait, and the airline company will be fined for violating this circular,” it said.
