Umrah Insurance coverage cost reduced, coverage increased to SR100,000

Umrah Insurance coverage cost reduced, coverage increased to SR100,000

Dubai: If you are planning to go for Umrah this year, the cost of mandatory health insurance, which is part of the Umrah visa, has been reduced by 63 per cent, following the announcement by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah yesterday (January 23). The insurance cost has been reduced from SR235 (about Dh230) to SR87 (Dh85), and the insurance cover has been increased. Here are the details. According to UAE-based travel agents that spoke to Gulf News, the cost of the health insurance is included in the fees that you pay for the Umrah visa. As reported by Gulf News earlier, the cost for the Umrah visa can range between Dh1,400 to Dh1,800 per person, depending on the agency’s service fees. To know more about how much the entire trip will cost you, read our detailed guide : The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s stated on their official Twitter account that pilgrims coming in to Saudi Arabia can view the Umrah Insurance Certificate and check its validity by visiting the Comprehensive Pilgrims Insurance Programme website - www.riaya-ksa.com. To check your insurance details, you must enter your passport number and nationality and click the ‘search’ button. The Umrah insurance