Riyadh: Saudi Arabia (KSA) has removed the cap on visas and allowed all pilgrims who enter the country on different visas to perform Umrah.
Undersecretary of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Abdul Tahman Shams, was quoted by the Arabic daily Al Ekhbariya: “It has become possible for anyone coming to Saudi Arabia on any type visa, be it for tourism or for other purposes such as work or business to perform umrah.”
“This is done through some organizational procedures through the Eatmarna application, where the preferred date for performing Umrah is reserved,” added Abdul Tahman Shams.
The decision aims to achieve the goal of Saudi Vision 2030 of reaching 30 million pilgrims annually, he added.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is an ambitious development plan designed to diversify the kingdom’s oil-dependent economy.
People with the following visas can now perform Umrah:
Student Visa
Personal Visit Visa
Family Visit Visa
Business Visit Visa
Tourist Visa
Extension of Exit/Re-Entry Visa
Premium Residency Visa
Government Visa
Diplomatic Missions & Organizations
Diplomatic & Official Visas
Haj and Umrah Visa
Companion Visa
Employment Visa
Newborn Visa
Residence Visa
The start of the new Umrah season for pilgrims began on the first of Muharram. Saudi government expects more than 10 million pilgrims to perform Umrah this season.
