Can I Perform Hajj on a Visit Visa? The government of Saudi Arabia is now providing tourist visas for citizens of 65 nationalities. The process to apply is very easy. The Visa application form is submitted online and you can get it within a few minutes. Most people want to know if they can perform Hajj or Umrah on a tourist visa in Saudi Arabia. We will be going to discuss this topic ahead.

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Information About Performing Hajj on a Saudi Visit Visa

As we know that every Muslim tries his best, physically and financially to perform Hajj. All of the resources are used. People often visit Saudi Arabia and want to know if they can perform the Hajj on a tourist visa in Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, you cannot perform Hajj if you are visiting Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa. Hajj and Umrah Visa requires a different visa and plenty of other arrangements. To perform Hajj you must obtain a dedicated Hajj visa and a Hajj permit (tasreeh) through the official Nusuk Hajj platform or your country’s approved Hajj mission — the mission or agent takes care of all the arrangements for your stay in Makkah, Madina, Arafat, Mina, and Muzdalifah. Due to the Hajj requirements, the government doesn’t allow tourists to perform Hajj on a visit visa, and performing Hajj without a permit is a punishable offence under the ‘No Hajj without a permit’ rules.

Can We Enter Makkah and Madina on a Visit Visa?

Yes, Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa are allowed to enter Makkah and Madina — except during the Hajj season, when entry to Makkah is restricted to Hajj-permit holders and visit-visa holders are turned away at checkpoints. However, a Non-Muslim cannot enter the two holy cities: Makkah and Madina, it doesn’t matter if he is a citizen, resident, or visiting Saudi Arabia.

Information About Performing Umrah on a Saudi Visit Visa

Every Muslim wishes to visit the Holy Kaaba and perform Umrah over and again. People who are visiting Saudi Arabia on a visit visa would love to perform Umrah. The good news is, that the government has allowed it. Yes, holders of visit, tourist and work visas can perform Umrah outside the Hajj season — get your Umrah permit through the Nusuk app before heading to the Haram. You are allowed to enter Makkah like other citizens or residents of Saudi Arabia and go to the Holy Kaaba to perform Umrah. You can also visit historical places.

Umrah Visa New Rules.

Back in 2019, for the Islamic year 1441, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced three policies regarding Hajj and Umrah visas. The King of Saudi Arabia Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has issued a royal decree to restructure Umrah visa, Hajj visa and Visit visas. According to the royal decree three new changes came into effect immediately. Saudi Arabia’s then Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Mohammad Saleh Benten, announced the following changes:

New Umrah Visa Fees:

As reported by Saudi Gazette in September 2019, the Umrah visa fee was set at SAR 300 at that time. (Visa fees have since changed — check the current fee on the official KSA visa portal, ksavisa.sa, before applying.) [ You may be interested: Japan Visa Without Sponsor]

Umrah Fees for Repeaters:

There was a big confusion among those who want to perform Umrah for second time. Back in 2019, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah announced that the SAR 2000 fee previously charged for repeat Umrah visas was abolished, and no additional fee would be charged for repeat Umrah visas. This is the good news for Umrah pilgrims who wish to perform Umrah once again.

Umrah E visa:

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ordered Umrah operators, agents and companies to apply Umrah visa through electronic Umrah visa portal. Umrah e visas will be issued during this Umrah season. It means there will be no need to visit Saudi embassy or consulate for Umrah visas.

Individuals can now apply for their Umrah e-visa themselves through the official Nusuk platform (nusuk.sa), or through authorized Umrah operators.

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