October 6, 2025
Saudi Arabia now allows all visa holders to perform umrah
The Saudi Arabia Ministry Hajj and Umrah announced that visitors holding any kind of visa are allowed to perform Umrah during their stay in the kingdom, reported the Saudi Arabian Organization. The move is part of the ministry’s broader effort to simplify pilgrimage processes and expand access to visitors, aligning with the targets of Saudi vision 2030. The ministry said that the permitted visa categories include personal and family visits visas, electronic tourism theories, transit (stop), work visa and other types of visa. He added that the initiative reflects the kingdom’s commitment to facilitate Muslims worldwide to perform their religious












