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title: "Umrah is now permitted on all types of visas, Hajj and Umrah Ministry"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/umrah-permitted-on-all-types-of-visas\/"
type: "post"
updated: "2022-08-11"
description: "Under Saudi 2030 Vision, the decision aims to reach 30 million pilgrims annually. A Saudi official said it is permissible to make Umrah or a minor pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia even with a tourist visa.\u2026"
taxonomies: ["News","Saudi Arbia","Umrah","Umrah 2022","Umrah 2023","Visa"]
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# Umrah is now permitted on all types of visas, Hajj and Umrah Ministry

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/umrah-permitted-on-all-types-of-visas/
Updated: 2022-08-11

Under Saudi 2030 Vision, the decision aims to reach 30 million pilgrims annually.

**A Saudi official said it is permissible to make Umrah or a minor pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia even with a tourist visa.**

Abdul Tahman Shams, an undersecretary of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, said that **anyone coming to Saudi Arabia, whether for tourism or work, or business, can perform Umrah**.

## People holding the following visas can perform Umrah now:

- Student Visa
- Personal Visit Visa
- Family Visit Visa
- Business Visit Visa
- Tourist Visa
- Extension of Exit/Re-Entry Visa
- Premium Residency Visa
- Government Visa
- Diplomatic Missions & Organizations
- Diplomatic & Official Visas
- Hajj and Umrah Visa
- Companion Visa
- Employment Visa
- Newborn Visa
- Residence Visa

He told Saudi television Al Ekhbariya that the preferred appointment for undertaking Umrah is booked using the app [Eatmarna](https://theislamicinformation.com/news/download-eatmarna-app-android-iphone/).

A Saudi official said the decision aims to **reach 30 million Umrah pilgrims** annually as part of the Saudi 2030 Vision.

The [Saudi 2030 Vision](https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/v2030/overview/) aims to diversify the kingdom's oil-dependent economy with an ambitious development plan.

Soon after the annual Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia ended on July 30, the new Umrah season began.

Saudi officials estimate that a new season of [Umrah](https://theislamicinformation.com/news/saudi-arabia-removes-limit-to-perform-umrah/) pilgrims is expected to exceed 10 million.