Saudi Arabia has started issuing electronic visas for the upcoming season of Umrah, the lesser pilgrimage, which commences later this month following the conclusion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that visa applications can be submitted through the Nusuk platform. The visa holders are expected to start arriving in the kingdom to perform Umrah as of the first of Muharram, which is the inaugural month in the Islamic lunar calendar.
The Nusuk platform facilitates several procedures, including accommodation arrangements, for Muslims from all over the globe intending to perform Umrah in Mecca, the holy city of Saudi Arabia, and to visit Medina, which houses Islam’s second holiest site.
Millions of Muslims, unable to physically or financially manage the annual Hajj rituals, descend upon Saudi Arabia to undertake Umrah. The process is now further simplified with the introduction of electronic visas.
IMPORTANT Points:
- Saudi Arabia starts issuing electronic visas for the forthcoming Umrah season.
- The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah mentioned that visa applications can be made via the Nusuk platform.
- Visa holders are expected to start arriving to perform Umrah from the first of Muharram.
- The Nusuk platform simplifies procedures such as accommodation arrangements for Muslims intending to perform Umrah.
- Millions of Muslims, unable to partake in the annual Hajj rituals due to physical or financial constraints, flock to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.
This digital transformation in the visa process will potentially make the pilgrimage more accessible and manageable for a larger number of Muslims worldwide.
