Sunday, August 1, 2021
International Umrah pilgrims form Non-restricted countries allowed to enter into Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia said that more than 20,000 pilgrims will be received from within and without the Kingdom to perform Umrah in the upcoming days, reports Saudi Gazette. Follow Saudi Expatriates on Google News
International pilgrims from non-banned countries only will be allowed in the current situation and as per the instructions of the Ministry of Health and the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) stated Hisham Bin Saeed, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Similar : Resumption of Umrah pilgrimage for International pilgrims from 10th August
- The detailed list of restricted countries from traveling to Saudi Arabia are India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Ethiopia and Vietnam. Trending : Vaccination is must to enter public or private establishments from Today in Saudi Arabia
- The ban has been imposed due to the continued spike in cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) and its variants in these countries.
- Only those who are fully vaccinated against covid-19 can apply for an Umrah visa. Umrah applicants also need to be in good health conditions and must comply with protocols aimed to make sure the safety of the international pilgrims, said the member of National Committee for Hajj and Umrah in a statement. Recommend : Fully vaccinated Tourists form non-restricted countries allowed to enter into Saudi Arabia
