The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims has set an age limit for Umrah pilgrims that would be effective from now onwards.
Pilgrims going to the kingdom for Umrah are restrict to the age limit of 18-50 years. Saudi Government has taken this decision amide COVID-19. Govt has also instruct them to be vaccinate with the approved COVID vaccine.
According to the new policy, People age between 18-50 will get a permit to travel to the KSA for Umrah.
?Pilgrims should choose licensed travel consultants to obtain their package through. It would help them to get a permit to perform Umrah and offer prayers inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
For online pilgrimage visas, visitors have to submit their vaccination certificates to Saudi Arabia?s foreign ministry.
Earlier, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki Saudi Arabia?s ambassador to Pakistan hinted at the resumption of flights from Pakistan for Umrah. It was discussed in a meeting with Minister for Religious Affairs Noor ul Haq Qadri.