All Muslims holding a valid visa for Saudi Arabia can now perform Umrah, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
“Planning to visit Saudi Arabia and perform Umrah? You can perform Umrah rituals with any type of entry visa,” the ministry said on X.
“To facilitate the performance of Umrah for the guests of Allah, all visa holders are allowed to perform the rituals. This includes: personal and family visit visas, transit/stopover visa, work visa, tourist evisa, and other visa types,” it said.
“For a smooth Umrah journey, visit the Nusuk Umrah platform, choose the suitable package, and get your Umrah visa instantly,” it added.
The decision reinforces Saudi Arabia’s efforts to make pilgrimage travel simpler and inclusive for all.
It also highlights a significant step in simplifying procedures for pilgrims and broadening access to Umrah services, fulfilling the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The ministry noted that this step reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to facilitating the arrival of Muslims from around the world to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility.
It recently launched the Nusuk Umrah platform for those wishing to perform Umrah directly, enabling users to select a suitable package and obtain Umrah permits electronically with ease.
The integrated digital platform also allows beneficiaries to book services and choose timings flexibly.
Praising the announcement Ahmed Peshkar, an Indian businessman in Riyadh, told Arab News: “It’s a welcome decision which reflect(s) the keenness of the Saudi government to enable Muslims holding all types of visa(s) to visit the Holy Mosque and perform their rituals in a safe and spiritual environment, while providing high-quality services that enrich the Umrah performers’ experience and ease their faith journey.
“It also underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to enabling Muslims from all over the world to perform their Umrah with ease. It is designed to make Umrah more accessible and to support the Kingdom’s long-term vision of positioning itself as a global destination for spiritual tourism.”
Source: Arab News
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