JEDDAH: Pilgrims from a range of countries can now get their Umrah visa to enter Saudi Arabia upon their arrival, in a major change in visa policy.
The project is a part of the kingdom’s attempts to offer Umrah pilgrims the best possible amenities while also promoting tourism with numerous offerings.
The modifications to the visa requirements will take effect right away, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The following countries are eligible for visa-on-arrival for travelers;
- United States
- United Kingdom
- European Union countries
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Brunei
- China
Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia has increased the Umrah visa duration up to 90 days. Dr Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, the Saudi minister for Hajj and Umrah, said more sites in Makkah and Madinah will be opened for pilgrims to promote religious tourism in Saudi Arabia.
