Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has simplified the online Umrah visa procedures for foreign pilgrims. Under the new process, foreign pilgrims can choose Umrah packages through the electronic platform Maqam and complete the visa procedures within a short period of time from anywhere in the world.
Pilgrims can now plan their own itineraries electronically through approved Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and platforms. The validity of the visa is 90 days and the…