In a statement released on Thursday, July 14, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that it will begin accepting Umrah applications from overseas pilgrims.
Beginning on August 3, 2022, local and foreign pilgrims alike will be able to get permits to conduct Umrah.
Welcome pilgrims from around the world! 🕋
— Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@MoHU_En) July 13, 2022
Starting from today: Visa Applications for Umrah are now open.
Please note that permits to perform Umrah for local and international pilgrims will be issued starting August 3rd, 2022.#Makkah_and_Madinah_Eagerly_Await_You pic.twitter.com/Xc4taXCnjY
Children over the age of five will be permitted to undertake Umrah, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
To perform Nafl in the Prophet’s Mosque (PBUH), you must first get permission from a person in charge.