Great news for people who wish to carry out Umrah, the Saudi Government made an announcement on the 14th of February 2023 to allow all religious passengers and tourists to arrive and depart according to their international flights by using any international airport in Saudi Arabia.
Umrah Pilgrims Can Utilize any Saudi International Airport:
In a recent public circular, the GACA or Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation directed all foreign and national airlines, including private airlines that operate in the kingdom, to allow Umrah pilgrims to utilize any international airport for arrival and departure. Book cheap Umrah packages.
Furthermore, GACA also warned that those aviation companies that don’t comply with the recent orders and are found violating the new orders would be strictly dealt with. Moreover, legal procedures will be carried out against the violating airlines, and they will be fined or held responsible.
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The recent announcement made by Saudi Arabia in order to facilitate Umrah pilgrims worldwide under the vision 2030 program. Previously, Umrah pilgrims could only depart and arrive in the Saudi Kingdom through Madina and Jeddah airports.
Free Transit Visa For Tourism & Umrah:
The Saudi Arabia government has also announced to provide a 4 day free stopover transit visa to Umrah pilgrims for international passengers who are passing by or catching their next flight. Moreover, international passengers can obtain a 96-hour tourism visa on application and carryout their Umrah pilgrimage.
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