Umrah pilgrims must have negative PCR test, says Saudi Hajj Ministry

Last updated on: 08 February,2022 12:30 pm

Umrah pilgrims must have negative PCR test, says Saudi Hajj Ministry

MAKKAH (Web Desk) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that all Umrah pilgrims coming to the Kingdom must submit a negative PCR test report taken no more than 48 hours before arrival. The ministry in a statement said this applies to all, "regardless of their vaccination status, starting next Wednesday." Pilgrims have to show they are vaccinated using the Tawakkalna app to enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Mosque in Madinah.