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- Negative PCR test result must for arriving International Hajj pilgrims - GACA
Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Friday, June 3, 2022
Negative PCR test result must for arriving International pilgrims for Hajj 2022- GACA
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia has issued a new circular to all airlines operating in the Kingdom airports, including chartered airlines, regarding the health requirements that should be met by Hajj pilgrims. See Also : Entry ban for visit visa holders at 4 Saudi airports from 9th June until the Hajj season ends
The GACA circular specifies that all airlines carrying passengers arriving in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj pilgrimage this year to commit to the following guidelines.
* Passengers should be less than 65 years of age. Trending : Passengers should not put the Zamzam packages inside the baggage directs GACA to airlines
* Passengers have completed receiving basis doses of vaccination against corona virus approved by the Ministry of Health.
* Submission of a negative PCR test report of Covid-19 for a sample taken within 72 hours before the departure to the Kingdom.
- The GACA highlighted that failure to stick to its circulars is considered as a clear violation of government orders. Legal actions shall be taken against violators who will held accountable for the consequences of their violations. Most Viewed : Qatar Airways increase flights to 3 destinations in Saudi Arabia