Saudi opens Umrah for all visa holders
Saudi Arabia has eased Umrah restrictions for visitors, permitting all visa holders to perform the pilgrimage.
Visitors holding any kind of valid entry visa are welcome to perform Umrah, the kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on social media platform X. This includes personal and family visit visas, transit and work visas, as well as electronic tourist visas.
Travellers must install the ‘Nusuk’ app to secure their Umrah permit.
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