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Depending on your nationality, where you are flying from and where you are flying to, visas may be required. We advise all Customers to check with their local embassy or consulate on visa requirements for obtaining the necessary documents and visas for hassle-free travel.
Please note Syrians entering Turkey need to ensure their passport validity is in English.
According to Saudi visa requirements as specified by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, travellers with Umrah visa can now visit Saudi Arabia entering from any Saudi Airport.
SAUDI VISA VALIDITY & SAUDI VISA STATUS
HAJJ BAGGAGE POLICY
UMRAH VISAS
As per Saudi visa requirements all passengers making the pilgrimage to Mecca, throughout the year, require an Umrah visa. Therefore an Umrah Visa is granted from the beginning of the month of Safar until mid-Ramadan. As per the immigration regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, any passenger holding an Umrah visa must travel on a direct flight landing in any KSA airport
APPLYING FOR AN UMRAH VISA
To apply for an Umrah Visa it is recommended that pilgrims visit a licensed visa company or Saudi Diplomatic Mission. If there are no licensed companies within the pilgrim’s country of residence then the visa can be applied for in the nearest neighboring country.
PERFORMING UMRAH RITUALS
Umrah visa holders are not permitted to perform Hajj.