Saudi Arabia restricting unauthorized pilgrimage to perform Hajj with new visa rules
Saudi Arabia has made changes in its one year multi-entry visa that can be used for tourism, business and family visits. However, Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic and residency visas will remain unaffected. Effective from February 1st, the visitors from 14 countries will be restricted to come on a 30 day single entry visa. These changes will… Continue reading Saudi Arabia restricting unauthorized pilgrimage to perform Hajj with new visa rules
Saudi Arabia launched new visa options for seamless Umrah
Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia that can be performed any time of the year, unlike Hajj, which has a specific set of dates. Muslims perform Umrah to seek blessings, forgiveness and purification. Umrah involves a set of rituals that one has to perform during visit. These rituals includes wearing Ihram, performing… Continue reading Saudi Arabia launched new visa options for seamless Umrah
