Saudi Arabia lifts vaccination, tests, quarantine requirements for visitors

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Saudi Arabia lifts vaccination, tests, quarantine requirements for visitors

RIYADH: The Saudi government has abolished the requirements of vaccination, tests and quarantine for those coming to the kingdom.

In Saudi Arabia, corona restrictions have been lifted and non-vaccinated people have been allowed to enter the kingdom. Those coming for Umrah can now travel without getting vaccinated.

Saudi Arabia’s health ministry says all restrictions on foreign travelers have been lifted.

The revoked restrictions include the requirement to submit a vaccination certificate against corona and to undergo a PCR test before arriving or departing in Saudi Arabia, as well as the removal of quarantine requirements for travelers arriving in the kingdom.

According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, non-vaccinated people will be able to perform Umrah and prayers in the Masjid Al Haram. Those who have not been vaccinated will be able to perform Umrah and pray in Masjid al-Haram.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah further said that the situation of Corona epidemic in the country is under control due to which now those who have not been vaccinated have been allowed to perform Umrah and offer prayers in Masjid-ul-Haram.

Earlier on Sunday, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has allowed unvaccinated people to perform Umrah and prayers at the Masjid Al-Haram.

According to Arab media, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a message in this regard.

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According to a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, only those unvaccinated persons who have not yet contracted the corona virus will be allowed to perform Umrah and pilgrimage. And those who have not interacted with any patient suffering from corona.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says that the situation of Corona epidemic is stable in the country due to which those who have not been vaccinated are now allowed to perform Umrah and offer prayers in Masjid Al-Haram.

Last week, the Saudi government has allowed children under the age of five to accompany their parents and relatives to the Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi (PBUH) after the relaxation of Corona SOPs.

According to Saudi media, the ban on permits for prayers in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi (PBUH) has now been lifted.