Riyadh Saudi Arabia, First Published Nov 20, 2021, 6:39 PM IST
Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that foreigners coming to Saudi Arabia for Umrah must be between the ages of 18 and 50. Local newspapers quoted the ministry as saying that the age limit for obtaining a permit to perform Umrah and pray in the Masjid al-Haram is between 18 and 50.
If you want to get an Umrah visa to come from outside Saudi Arabia, you have to contact the official travel agencies in the respective countries. These agencies must have agreements with Umrah companies in Saudi Arabia. Doses of approved Covid wax must be completed before traveling. The ministry also said that official documents for the issuance of electronic visas must be submitted through the Saudi Foreign Ministry’s platform.
The ministry yesterday launched a service to issue permits directly to those coming from outside Saudi Arabia for Umrah and prayers at the Masjid al-Haram through the Itamarna and Tawakkalna applications. To enter the country, one has to register on the Home Ministry’s ‘Khudum’ online platform. Upon arrival here you will receive a direct permit service. The ministry also demanded that the Itamarna and Tawakkalna applications be updated for the new service.
Domestic Umrah pilgrims must also obtain a permit to enter the Makkah Masjid al-Haram. The ministry warned that children could not enter the harem without a permit. Umrah permits are issued only to domestic pilgrims over 12 years of age. They should be given two doses of Kovid vaccine.
Last Updated Nov 20, 2021, 6:42 PM IST
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