RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) can now perform Umrah at any time of the year.
Their Umrah can be organized in several different ways to ensure a seamless and smooth pilgrimage, the ministry said.
Pilgrims can purchase an Umrah package on Saudi Arabia’s official digital gateway for pilgrimage services, the Nusuk platform. They can also apply for a visa through accredited visa centers.
For those who are transiting through the Kingdom on Saudia Airlines or Flynas, a transit visa can be acquired, enabling them to perform Umrah on their stopover.
Pilgrims can also apply for a tourism visa through the electronic visa platform, which allows them to perform Umrah and grants them access to the holy sites across the country.
All visitors must secure an Umrah permit via the Nusuk app prior to their arrival at the Grand Mosque in Mecca to ensure organized and safe rituals for pilgrims.
