The spokesman for the directorate of passports (Jawazat) in Makkah, Capt. Abdul Rahman Al-Qathami has revealed the names of the countries that can benefits from the newly introduced Visit visa for Umrah
Capt. Abdul Rahman stated that the new electronic visas is for the purpose of Umrah, and advice visitors and pilgrims to take advantage of them.
“The types of visas include the visit visa for the purpose of Umrah, the Umrah visa through foreign agents, and the transit visa.
The lists of the countries that will benefit from a visitor visa for the purpose of Umrah include the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, China, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Brunei, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, the Netherlands and Greece.
The list also includes Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, Australia and New Zealand.
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Doyof Al-Rahman Program is one of the many programs that have been launched under the umbrella of Saudi Vision 2030. The program seeks to enhance the experience and the ability of Hajj and Umrah and the services provided to Doyof Al-Rahman (the guests of God).
Saudi Gazette