Conditions For Expats Performing Umrah

  • 06/11/2020

Kuwait City : The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs issued a circular on Wednesday containing the conditions listed for Umrah during the pandemic situation. As per reports, the most important one among the listed conditions is the need for quarantine in Saudi Arabia for a period of three days. 
According to the circular issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia, the regulations for Citizens : 
1.The Citizen should be between 18 and 70 years of age.
2.After entering Saudi Arabia, register with the Tawakolna app according to the passport number.
3.Conduct a PCR test 72 hours before coming to Saudi Arabia.
4.  Commit to a comprehensive three day quarantine period in Saudi Arabia.
5. Reservations must be made through the Umrah App.

The conditions for Expatriates include:
1. The expatriate must be between 18 and 50 years of age.
2. Perform a PCR test 72 hours before coming to Saudi Arabia.
3. Buy full service packages and obtain visa from approved Umrah companies.
4. Commit to the health Quarantine for three days.
5. Reservations must be done through Umrah App. 

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