Tuesday, March 12, 2019
SAUDI ARABIA TO ISSUE E-VISAS FOR HAJJ AND UMRAH PILGRIMS WITHIN MINUTES
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia to start issuing electronic visas for pilgrims allow them to apply online and receive their visas within few minutes. Similar : Standardization of Zamzam water bottles to 5 liters
According to the general supervisor of the Hajj and Umrah electronic platform, The website will give expatriates or non-Saudis online access to choose from available different service packages and apply for their visas. Recommend : Saudi Crown Prince increased Hajj quota for Indians during visit to India
- At present pilgrims who are coming from other countries are tied to Hajj and Umrah service providing companies and agents in their countries. The electronic visas will now be issued to these entitles who will be licensed to facilitate Hajj and Umrah in these countries.
- Further more, They are working closely with the MOFA and Ministry of Interior to make the process easier by issuing the visas without pilgrims having to send their passports to the Saudi Embassy. See Also : Check Saudi Visit visa insurance validity
- If pilgrims input all their information correctly on the online website, then the visas will be issued within minutes.
