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Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia announced new rules regarding Umrah. This country is allowing holders of various types of visas can perform Umrah.
"Arrivals from anywhere and with any type of entry visa can easily perform Umrah," the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Friday.
The ministry emphasized that Umrah rituals are accessible to holders of all visas, including personal, family, transit, labor, and e-visas.
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“Whatever the type of your visa, you can do Umrah,” it added.
The Nusuk platform facilitates various procedures, including accommodation arrangements, for Muslims planning to perform Umrah and visit Medina, Islam’s second holiest site.
In recent months, the kingdom has introduced a host of facilities for overseas Muslims to come to the country to perform Umrah.
These initiatives aim to accommodate millions of Muslims worldwide who undertake Umrah, especially those who may not be able to participate in the annual Hajj pilgrimage due to physical or financial constraints.
Recent enhancements include extending the Umrah visa duration from 30 to 90 days, allowing entry via all land, air, and sea ports, and eliminating the requirement for women pilgrims to be accompanied by male guardians.
Additionally, expatriates in Gulf Cooperation Council countries and holders of Schengen, United States, and United Kingdom visas can now book Umrah appointments via the Nusuk app before arriving in Saudi Arabia.
