The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Affairs of Saudi Arabia has announced that holders of any valid type of visa to enter the country — including tourist, family, work, and transit visas — can now perform the Umrah pilgrimage. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This decision was made to simplify religious ceremonies for foreign nationals, facilitate the pilgrimage process, and develop religious tourism. This initiative is being implemented within the framework of Saudi Arabia's national strategy "Vision 2030".
In recent years, the kingdom has been developing digital services for Umrah and Hajj, such as online visa issuance and hotel booking, creating more modern and convenient conditions for pilgrims. This ensures timely and smooth service for pilgrims and makes religious travel easier.
This new regulation adopted by Saudi Arabia will significantly contribute to the development of religious tourism and enhance the country's reputation on the international stage. Additionally, this opportunity provides convenience for foreign nationals in fulfilling their religious duties and further increases interest in Saudi Arabia.
Although visas for Umrah pilgrimage were previously issued for various purposes, now all of them will have the opportunity to participate in this sacred ceremony. This decision serves to strengthen religious ties between Saudi Arabia and Muslims worldwide.
