Visit visa holder can perform Umrah after booking permit – Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

Visit visa holder can perform Umrah after booking permit – Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has clarified that the visit visa holders can  perform Umrah rituals after booking a permit for it through Eatmarna application. The last date for Umrah for those coming from abroad is 30th Shawwal 1443. Join Saudi Expatriates on Telegram

This came in response from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on an inquiry from One of the resident expatriate who asked that, his mother is currently with him on a visit visa, so can she perform Umrah.

– Earlier this, the Ministry clarified that visit visa holder is not allowed to perform the Hajj rituals and that only who holds a visa specifically for Hajj or those who resides in the Kingdom with permit can perform Hajj pilgrimage.

– The Ministry also explained that non-vaccinated people were allowed to pray in the Two Holy Mosques and to issue Umrah permit from Eatmarna, they must not be infected or had contact with the corona infected person and the permits can be issued through Eatmarna and Tawakkalna applications.