JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Umrah applications for international pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia opened on Thursday, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a statement.
The Umrah season will start on July 30 and international applications can be accessed online through the official Hajj and Umrah website.
Local pilgrims, meanwhile, can apply via the 'Eatmarna' app, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.
A complete Saudi - recognized COVID-19 vaccination is required. A vaccine certificate will also be needed.
The announcement comes after Saudi Arabian authorities said that only Hall pilgrims will be allowed to perform Umrah between June 24 and July 19.
Umrah agents from outside the Kingdom can apply for a license online at umralicense.haj.gov.sa, according to an SPA report.
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