Foreign pilgrims, visitors in Saudi must include COVID-19 coverage in their insurance

Foreign pilgrims, visitors in Saudi must include COVID-19 coverage in their insurance

RIYADH — All foreigners who come to Saudi Arabia on Umrah, visit and tourism visas must have insurance coverage against the risks of coronavirus infection.

The Saudi Central Bank and the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance announced on Sunday the need for updating the insurance policy format in this regard by adding coverage for the risks of coronavirus infection.