Umrah visas in Saudi Arabia now valid for only one month

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has reduced the validity period for the entry visa for Umrah from three months to one month from the date of issuance.  

 However, the validity period for the stay after the pilgrim's arrival in Saudi Arabia remains unchanged at three months for pilgrims from across the world, media reports said.

The number of Umrah visas issued to foreign pilgrims since the



start of the new Umrah season in early June has exceeded four million. This year's Umrah season is thus setting a record for the number of foreign pilgrims in just five months, compared to previous seasons.

The ministry has made some amendments in the Umrah visa regulations in this regard. According to the amended regulations, the Umrah visa will be cancelled after 30 days from the date of issuance if the pilgrim does not register to enter Saudi Arabia.