Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said that residents of 49 countries can get e-Umrah visa. These visas will be given only to those citizens of these countries who will fulfill the prescribed health and legal requirements of the visa.
According to Al-Watan newspaper, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a statement that any type of visa holders will be allowed to perform Umrah. Citizens of any country coming on tourism or visit visa will be provided the opportunity to perform Umrah upon arrival in the country.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that 'Umrah holders will also be allowed to perform Umrah under the Saudi Vision 2030 policy'.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said that those who wish to perform Umrah and Ziyarat can issue an Umrah visa by going to the 'Maqam' platform with the support of registered Umrah companies and travel agencies. They will also get the opportunity to choose the appropriate Umrah package in this regard.
The 'Maqam' platform is facilitating the issuance of Umrah visa to pilgrims from abroad in collaboration with registered tourist companies and agencies.