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Individuals holding any type of visas are now permitted to undertake Umrah rituals, according to Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia.
In a post on social media platform X, the ministry said, “Arrivals from anywhere and with any visa can perform Umrah with ease and comfort.”
Umrah rituals are accessible to holders of all visas, including personal, family, transit, labor, and e-visas.
“Whatever the type of your visa, you can do Umrah,” it added.
The kingdom has encouraged pilgrims to use the Nusuk app to obtain an Umrah permit.
It also urged pilgrims follow designated timings for the rituals at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.