Insurance mandatory for Umrah pilgrims 

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that it is important for Umrah pilgrims coming from foreign countries to get an insurance.

According to details, the Saudi Ministry stated that the insurance fee is included in the Umrah visa. The insurance policy covers emergency health issues, COVID-19, general accidents, death, and cancellation of air travel.

In this regard, Umrah insurance policy includes total disability, temporary disability, temporary conditions leading to death, death due to natural calamities, transportation of the deceased body, death to be determined by court decision.