Citizens of 29 countries can perform Umrah Hajj without visa

 Citizens of 29 countries can perform Umrah Hajj without visa

For Muslims, Hajj is a solemn religious practice. Therefore, the Saudi Arabian government is giving the opportunity to perform Umrah without a visa. The Saudi government has announced that citizens of 29 countries will be allowed to perform the holy Umrah Hajj without a visa. Citizens of these countries do not require any visa in advance. On Monday (February 19), the Saudi government announced this information in a special report of Gulf News.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that citizens of 27 European Union countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, will be able to perform Hajj without a visa. However, to enjoy the benefit, the Hajj pilgrim must be a permanent resident of these countries.

According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the Saudi government has taken this step in order to facilitate the process of Umrah, provide high-quality services and enrich the religious and cultural experience of pilgrims.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also informed that Umrah pilgrims can easily book their schedule through Nusuk app. Also they will get the opportunity to perform Umrah directly.

According to a special report of the Saudi government, the Saudi government is going to make the process of visa on arrival easier and more convenient for the citizens of these countries. Whether they are coming for Umrah or visiting will not be considered under this. Besides, the close relatives of the visa holders will also get all these benefits.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also said that from now on, Umrah can be performed through transit visa processing. However, only Saudi Airlines passengers will get this facility. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah along with the Saudi government has taken this step keeping in mind all these issues so that the Muslims of the world can easily perform Umrah without any hassles for all the Muslims around the world.

If you go to Haj, you can be fined 5 million riyals

The government of Saudi Arabia has issued some warnings for pilgrims coming for Hajj this season. If a pilgrim engages in any illegal activities such as fundraising without permission, he will be jailed for 7 years or fined 5 million Riyals. Apart from this, both can be punished.