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Foreign pilgrims required to present negative COVID-19 test certificate on arrival in Saudi Arabia

Foreign pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia are required to present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test certificate on arrival in the Kingdom. (@ReasahAlharmain)
Foreign pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia are required to present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test certificate on arrival in the Kingdom. (@ReasahAlharmain)
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07 Feb 2022 11:02:05 GMT9
07 Feb 2022 11:02:05 GMT9
  • The test must be taken no more than 48 hours before the pilgrim departs for the Kingdom
  • The ruling will come into effect on Wednesday at 1 a.m.

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RIYADH: Foreign pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah are required to present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test certificate on arrival in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Monday.

The test must be taken no more than 48 hours before the pilgrim departs for the Kingdom and the ruling will come into effect on Wednesday at 1 a.m.

The test must be taken regardless of the pilgrim’s vaccination status, the ministry added. 

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