Major visa update from Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia confirmed that holders of all types of visas may perform Umrah while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the measure comes as part of its efforts to streamline procedures for Umrah performers and broaden access to services within the Hajj and Umrah system, in support of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The ministry indicated that these visas include personal and family visit visas, electronic tourist visas, transit visas, work visas, and other types of visas. It also noted that this step reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to…

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