The age of Umrah pilgrim coming from outside the country should not be less than 18 years




Jeddah (Urdu Point Akhbar-e-Tareen. July 10, 2023) The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said that young people can come to Saudi Arabia alone for Umrah, but their age should not be less than 18 years. According to Saudi Arabia's Akaz newspaper, in a statement issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, all Umrah companies and institutions have been asked to continue to abide by the rules and regulations set for pilgrims coming from outside the country during the new Umrah season. It is necessary.

The ministry has said that the age of Umrah pilgrims coming from abroad should not be less than 18 years, all Umrah companies and institutions should provide the required facilities within the scope of Umrah package for pilgrims coming from abroad. Booking of in-state transport, insurance and basic services has been made mandatory for issuance.
It is understood by the Ministry that the duration of the Umrah package should be in accordance with the actual period of stay of the Umrah pilgrims within the country.

The Umrah visa can be stayed for up to 90 days from the date of entry into the Kingdom, the maximum limit for the end of the Umrah season is 29 Dhu Qa'dah 1445 AH. It has been learned that the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started issuing electronic visas for Umrah, with the aim of enabling more Muslims to come to the Kingdom to perform Umrah and simplify the process for them. To put it simply, this comes alongside increasing the quality of Umrah services to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Those seeking electronic visas can submit applications on the Nisuk platform to start arriving in the kingdom from July 19, the ministry said. Facilitates procedures, accommodation selection and transportation services, in addition to easy access to information packages and interactive maps in multiple languages.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, announced earlier that the holders of tourist visas of the Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab States and holders of Schengen visas can book Umrah appointments through Nasik application, to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The facilities provided to Umrah pilgrims are part of new legislation that was recently passed to reduce Umrah pilgrims' insurance fees by 63 percent, maintaining the sustainability of health services for them. , including issuance of Umrah visa in less than 24 hours.
It has been reported that the latest Umrah procedures allow women to perform Umrah without a male guardian (mahram), the new rules allowing Umrah pilgrims to learn about the Kingdom's cultural diversity and enrich their religious and cultural experiences. It also allows to visit the unique places of the kingdom.