Key Takeaways
- All visa types now valid for Umrah performance
- Nusuk platform enables electronic permit issuance
- Move supports Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives
MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that holders of all visa types can now perform Umrah rituals during their stay in the Kingdom.
The policy change affects visitors carrying personal, family, tourist, transit, work, and electronic visas, significantly expanding access to the religious pilgrimage.
The ministry described the decision to simplify procedures for pilgrims and broaden service accessibility within the Hajj and Umrah system.
Officials simultaneously launched the Nusuk Umrah platform, allowing direct electronic permit issuance through digital channels. The system enables visitors to select appropriate packages and obtain Umrah permits without physical paperwork.
This integrated digital experience provides complete flexibility in service booking and appointment scheduling for ritual completion.
A ministry statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency credited the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for enabling faithful visitors to perform rituals in secure spiritual environments.
The leadership commitment focuses on providing optimal services that enrich the pilgrimage experience for what officials term “the guests of God.”
The policy change eliminates previous restrictions that limited Umrah performance to specific visa categories.
Transit passengers with layovers in Jeddah or Medina can now complete rituals during stopovers, while business travelers and expatriate workers gain easier access to holy sites without separate visa applications.
Industry analysts note the changes could substantially increase Umrah participant numbers throughout the year, particularly during off-peak seasons.
Pilgrimage authorities confirm the new system maintains all existing health and safety protocols, with electronic permits helping manage visitor flows and prevent overcrowding at holy sites.
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