Riyadh – The Ministry of Haj and Umrah is planning to launch electronic individual Umrah visas for certain categories of pilgrims.
Undersecretary for Umrah Affairs Abdul Aziz Wazan said that application for e-Umrah visas can be done directly without approaching the respective Saudi diplomatic missions.
Wazan, who made the remarks while addressing a workshop on 'First phase of electronic visa' in the City of Jeddah.
The ministry has started discussed with representatives of the Umrah service providers preparations and arrangements for issuance of e-visas for individuals.