MAKKAH (Kashmir English): Saudi Arabia has allowed holders of various types of visas to perform Umrah during their stay in the kingdom under the Saudi Vision 2030.
“All holders of visas of various types can perform Umrah during their stay in the kingdom,” the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed in a statement.
The Ministry said that the visas cover multiple categories, including personal and family visit visas, electronic tourist visas, transit or stopover visas, work permits, and other types can visit Makkah to perform Umrah.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah further said that the initiative reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to facilitating the arrival of Muslims from across the world, enabling them to perform their religious duties with comfort and peace of mind.
Hajj and Umrah system
“This comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts to facilitate procedures for the guests of Allah and to expand the number of beneficiaries of the services provided within the Hajj and Umrah system, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030,” the ministry said in the statement.
It further said that it has recently launched the “Nusuk Umrah” platform for those wishing to perform Umrah directly.
Through the platform, users can select a suitable package and issue an Umrah permit electronically with ease, in an integrated digital experience that allows booking services and selecting preferred times with great flexibility.
“These facilitative measures reflect the keenness of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince — may Allah protect them — to enable Muslims to visit the Two Holy Mosques and perform their rituals in a spiritual and safe environment, while providing the finest services that enrich the experience of the guests of Allah and make their faith journey easier.”
