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Saudi Arabia announces extension of Umrah visa to 90 days for all pilgrims
1 Nov, 2022 / 07:55 AM / OMNES Media LLC

Source: http://www.mashable.com

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Mashable: During the 90-day period, Umrah pilgrims are permitted to travel within the kingdom.

The 30-day limit on the Umrah visa has been extended to a maximum of 90 days by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia.

In order to avoid violating the rules, the ministry urged pilgrims to complete their Umrah within the specified period and depart the nation before the visa's expiration date.

Also read: In a historic move, Saudi Arabia announces women can now perform Umrah, Hajj without male guardians

During the 90-day period, Umrah pilgrims are permitted to travel within the kingdom.

Pilgrims can easily travel by train, bus, or car between Makkah and Madinah or any other city across the kingdom without the need for a separate tourist visa during their stay. Pilgrims can also use any domestic or international airport as a transit point while they are there.

According to the ministry, Umrah pilgrims must register in the Nusuk application for Umrah permits.

NUSK platform has been launched to ease the arrival of pilgrims to Makkah from all over the world https://t.co/fd5S3xy2Bf#Makkah_and_Madinah_Eagerly_Await_You pic.twitter.com/Ll4mz6rYzC

— Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@MoHU_En) September 27, 2022
To enter Saudi Arabia, pilgrims must have a valid visa, whether it is a tourist or Umrah visa, as said by the ministry.

Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia announced that women from any part of the world could now perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia without a male guardian, or mahram.

There is no limit on the number of Umrah visas that can be granted to Muslims from all over the world, according to the ministry.

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al Rabiah informed, “It is possible to book an Umrah permit through the platform within a short period of time, and after that, the visa can be obtained within 24 hours.”