Can I perform Umrah while on a Saudi Arabian visit e-visa
For those who don't know, just a few days ago Saudi Arabia, known for being inaccessible, introduced a new e-visa system for a handful of countries which include the whole Schengen area, the U.S and Australia, so whomsoever wants to visit it can do so with no struggle.
With regards to the question, it was not specific whether I can perform Umrah or not with that kind of visa, so can one perform umrah with it?
Best Answer
Yes, you can perform Umrah while on a visit eVisa.
From the official eVisa website:
8.7 An eVisa is granted solely for tourist purposes or for the purpose of performing a umrah and it is not considered a visa for work. If you are granted an eVisa, you must not take up paid employment during your visit to KSA.
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Can you perform Umrah with Saudi tourist visa?
Yes, you can perform Umrah on a Saudi Tourist Visa without taking any special permit or pass. You can just enter Makkah like any other citizen or resident of Saudi Arabia and directly go to the Holy Kaaba to perform it.How can I get Umrah permit for tourist visa?
Umrah permit for Visit Visa Holders If your family members are living in Saudi Arabia on a family visit visa, you can apply for their Umrah appointment through Eatmarna. Register on the Eatmarna app using Passport details. Each visitor needs to have a separate Tawakkalna and Eatmarna app.Can visit visa holder perform Umrah from UAE?
UAE Visit visa holder can perform Umrah? NO, but there are some special conditions, if your family or parents are coming to Dubai on a visit visa, they can go for umrah from UAE. If they bring umrah visa from their country.Is Umrah allowed on family visit visa?
you can but it i illegal, It is stated in Arabic in the application that your sponsor filled for your visit visa, that pledges not to perform Hajj or Umrah on the visit visa.Saudi Arabia announced umrah visa plus visit visa | Umrah visit visa | Online Umrah visit visa
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Answer 2
Yes, you can perform Umrah on a Saudi Arabian e-visa.
From this news article:
Among the most important features of the Saudi tourist visa, is the visa holder can benefit from it in performing Umrah, women need not be accompanied by a male relative, other than in the Haj season, and there is no need for a sponsor (kafeel) the way it is required for work visas.
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They can get their visas manually via the Kingdom’s representative offices abroad (embassies, consulates, etc.) and electronically without preconditions for 49 nationalities, including Europe, Asia and America.
Also backed up by another news article here.
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