Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announces easy procedures for Pilgrims from..
The Saudi government and people welcome pilgrims from all over the world, and we are honored to serve 31,600 Hajj pilgrims from Malaysia for the season 2023 AD (1444 AH), according to Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia, during the joint press conference in Malaysia.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced quick and simple procedures. Also, there are advanced and innovative systems in place to assist Malaysian pilgrims, including the extension of the Umrah visa from 30 to 90 days.
- The services offered to pilgrims from Malaysia include granting visas in less than 24 hours and permitting all kinds of visa holders to perform Umrah. Most Viewed : Extension of Umrah visa from 30 days to 90 days
- Similar to utilizing the "Nusuk" platform to arrange for housing, lodging, and transportation, and lowering the cost of comprehensive insurance from 235 to 88 riyals.
- Al-Rabiah in detail said that how competition has now been opened up between businesses offering Hajj services. In order to reduce the cost for pilgrims, to improve service quality, enhance religious places and historical monuments, and cut all insurance costs for pilgrims by 73%. See Also : Register fingerprints online for issuing Umrah visa for pilgrims from 5 countries
- He also said that visas are now provided electronically through the "Nusuk" platform, allowing for numerous entries, whether it in one-year electronic visa that may be obtained from Malaysia or in on arrival visa. The requirement that women have a mahram is no longer necessary.
- The setting up of all infrastructure, outlets, and facilities to accommodate pilgrims, as well as the provision of free transportation from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to the Grand Mosque in Makkah when an appointment is made for Umrah through the Tawakkalna or Nusuk platforms. Follow Saudi Expatriates on Linkedin
