Saudi ministry confirms everyone holding a visa can perform Umrah
Measures taken under Saudi Vision 2030, says Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Saudi authorities have announced that visitors holding different categories of visas will now be allowed to perform Umrah during their stay in the Kingdom in line with the objectives of 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 has confirmed in a statement.
The Ministry stated 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 added that the initiative reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to facilitating the arrival of Muslims from across the globe, enabling them to perform their religious duties with comfort and peace of mind.
Saudi Arabia’s authorities permitted 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 has confirmed in a statement.
The Ministry stated 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 perfrom Umrah.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah added that the initiative reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to facilitating the arrival of Muslims from across the globe, enabling them to perform their religious duties with comfort and peace of mind.
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