Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday revealed the expiration date of Umrah visas for foreign pilgrims as the country prepares to welcome Hajj pilgrims in the coming months.
According to the Saudi GazetteThe ministry announced that the expiry date of Umrah visas has been delayed from Dhul Qadah 29 to Dhul Qadah 15.
This means that foreign Umrah pilgrims must leave the country before the 15th of Dhul Qadah.
This measure comes as part of the government's attempt to ensure a smooth flow of pilgrims to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina from around the world for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The ministry also clarified that the validity of the three-month Umrah visa will begin from the date of issuance, instead of the previously approved validity from the date of entry into Saudi Arabia.
This clarification responds to a series of queries made through X, formerly known as Twitter.
According to the Ministry, the validity of the Umrah visa is three months from the date of its issuance, provided it expires no later than the 15th of Dhul Qadah.
This is in accordance with the coordination made between the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“This date of Dhul Qadah 15 was approved two weeks (14 days) before the previously announced due date of Dhul Qadah 29,” the Ministry added.
