The most recent Umrah visa modification has made your religious travel even easier.
According to the most recent information provided by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on X, travelers with any type of visa would be able to undertake Umrah if they so choose.
To access the Grand Mosque in Makkah, all you need is a valid visa and a permit from the Nusuk app.
The most recent change is a component of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts, as part of Saudi Vision 2030, to enhance Umrah and make it more accessible to all.
What you need to know about the Umrah visa change is provided below.
What does an Umrah entail?
Muslims travel to Makkah for the Umrah, a religious pilgrimage, from all over the world. Unlike Hajj, which needs Eid Al Adha to be close by, Umrah can be done at any time of the year. In Islam, performing the Umrah is also optional.
Visa for Umrah
In the past, Umrah required a unique Umrah visa, which permitted pilgrims to enter the Kingdom through Riyadh or Jeddah and proceed to Makkah. That is no longer the case with the most recent Umrah visa change. The validity period for Umrah visas has been extended from three months from the date of entrance to three months from the date of issuance.
Updates on Umrah visas
A particular visa is no longer needed to perform Umrah. You can undertake the Umrah when you enter Saudi Arabia with a family, labor, business, transit, or any other legitimate visa. To visit the Grand Mosque, all you have to do is obtain a permit through the Nusuk app and adhere to the times specified there.