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Saudi Arabia opens Umrah to all visa types

8 Oct 2025
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All visa types are now eligible to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia as part of ongoing efforts to streamline procedures and expand access.

The Makkah Region announced on social media platform X that all visa holders, including work, transit, personal and family, and electronic tourist visas, amongst others, are now eligible to perform Umrah.

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