Foreigners who are going on a lesser journey must have protection, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This update will only apply to arrivals from abroad as confirmed by GULF NEWS. According to Ministry, insurance document holders will get benefits up to SR 100,000. Umrah insurance policy is one of the mandatory documents for foreigners entering Saudi Arabia for Umrah, and it will be included in the visa fee. Because this policy provides comprehensive health and travel coverage to its holders.
What facilities does the Umrah insurance policy cover?
This policy covers a total of 4 facilities that are below:
- 1) Emergency cases of COVID-19
- 2) Emergency health cases
- 3) General accidents and deaths
- 4) Cancellation or delay of departing flights
How does the Saudi ministry help foreigners in case of lost or delayed luggage?
G.A.C.A. – The General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia has told airlines they have to pay customers if their bags are lost, delayed, or damaged. The company has to get back to the customer within 30 days of getting the claim for compensation.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on October 19 that since the beginning of the month of Muharram, 1444 Hijri, nearly two million passes have been given to people from 176 countries who want to do Umrah.
REMEMBER According to new rules, people who want to do Umrah must now get health insurance. This policy covers medical expenses due to severe COVID-19 infection, death, or disability resulting from personal accidents, flight delay or cancellation, and other necessary matters.
The pilgrims will not have to pay any price separately for the insurance policy imposed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Rather, the insurance document fee is included in the visa fee.
You can get in touch with us if you want to know more about the Umrah ticket. Labbaik Hajj Umrah is a travel service that can book Hajj and Umrah packages because it is ATOL-protected and allowed by the Saudi Ministry.
