Friday, April 28, 2023

Duration of the Umrah visa begins from this moment - Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

Duration of the Umrah visa from this moment - Ministry of Hajj and Umrah


The Umrah visa has a 90-day validity period, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia, and the validity starts as soon as the pilgrim enters the Kingdom. Follow Saudi Expatriates on Telegram



This came in response to a question of one of the pilgrim, the Ministry's "Care for Beneficiaries" account stated via Twitter that, the visa starts from the date of entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the need to stick to the validity period of the visa. Read : Is Umrah permit still mandatory after Ramadan

- The pilgrim in his question asked, Will the pilgrims need to depart before the Hajj? An Umrah visa has been issued for him, will it expire after the Hajj season or before it?

- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah made it clear that people travelling on Umrah visas may stay for up to 90 days in the Kingdom. Recommend : National Water Company shows the places where the Zamzam water is available for sale

- The ministry also stated that those who had not received vaccinations were still permitted to perform Umrah and offer prayers in the Two Holy Mosques as long as they are not already ill or had no contact with somebody who was infected.

Duration of the Umrah visa begins from this moment - Ministry of Hajj and Umrah - Saudi-Expatriates.com