Umrah visa holders can travel across the Kingdom during their stay
Authorities in Saudi Arabia confirmed that overseas Muslims with visas issued for performing Umrah or lesser pilgrimage are allowed to move across the Kingdom during their stay. Trending : Woman allowed to perform Umrah without Mahram
According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, The stay duration for the pilgrims on Umrah visas are 30 days and during this period they are free to move between the holy cities of Makkah and Madina and across all the cities of the Kingdom.
- Saudi authorities have recently eased measures for performing Umrah as the Kingdom has largely relaxed restrictions against Corona virus. Most Viewed : Is it possible to extend Umrah visa after 30 days?
- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has lifted several precautionary measures including cancellations of permits for praying at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and visiting the Prophet's Mosque in Madina.
- The Ministry has also said the immunization check to enter both holy sites has been scrapped for all worshippers. Moreover, the ministry also cancelled the once-obligatory registration of immunization data for overseas Muslims to get an Umrah permit. Follow Saudi Expatriates on Google News
