Saudi Arabia Cancels a Type of Umrah Visa

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Tuesday the cancellation of the "Umrah Host Visa." The ministry stressed that any updates regarding this issue will be announced through its official channels, according to the Saudi newspaper "Okaz." The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had previously confirmed that the "Umrah Host Visa" is subject to specific standards and regulations, and it has not been implemented, with no designated time for its activation. If activated, the announcement will be made across various platforms of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah at that time. In this context, the "Absher" electronic services platform confirmed that the "Umrah Host Visa" cannot be issued through the platform and advised contacting the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah regarding this matter.