RIYADH: People outside 海角直播 wishing to perform Umrah can apply for visa starting today (Thursday), the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a statement.
Umrah season for pilgrims inside and outside the Kingdom begins on July 30, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), citing the ministry.
Foreign pilgrims wishing to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet鈥檚 Mosque can view the visa requirements on the website , while pilgrims inside 海角直播 can issue Umrah permits through the 鈥淓atmarna鈥 application, reported SPA.
The ministry said visa applicants were required to have completed their COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine approved by 海角直播鈥檚 government. Umrah pilgrims would need to present a vaccine certificate issued by official authorities of their respective countries.
The ministry added that health measures would be put in place to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the Umrah season.
Earlier this week, 海角直播 concluded a successful Hajj season, with no recorded accidents or disease outbreaks among pilgrims.
