{"id":47147,"date":"2024-12-18T16:35:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T13:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=47147"},"modified":"2024-12-18T16:35:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T13:35:29","slug":"saudi-grants-access-for-year-round-umrah-to-all-gcc-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/saudi-grants-access-for-year-round-umrah-to-all-gcc-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Grants Access For Year-Round Umrah To All GCC Residents!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Big news for residents of the GCC!<\/h2>\n<p>Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that GCC residents can now perform Umrah any time of the year. Whether it\u2019s a quick trip or a longer stay, there are multiple ways to make the pilgrimage easier and more accessible than ever.<\/p>\n<h2>Pilgrims can organize their Umrah experience through the Nusuk platform, Saudi Arabia\u2019s official digital gateway for pilgrimage services<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47150 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143535\/Kaaba_mirror_edit_jj.jpg\" alt=\" Saudi Grants Access For Year-Round Umrah To All GCC Residents!\" width=\"562\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143535\/Kaaba_mirror_edit_jj.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143535\/Kaaba_mirror_edit_jj-medium.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143535\/Kaaba_mirror_edit_jj-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This user-friendly system allows you to purchase Umrah packages tailored to your needs. Alternatively, you can apply for a visa through accredited visa centers, making the process smooth and straightforward.<\/p>\n<h2>For travelers passing through Saudi Arabia on Saudia Airlines or Flynas, the transit visa is an exciting option!<\/h2>\n<p>This allows pilgrims to perform Umrah during their stopovers, making even short trips meaningful.<\/p>\n<h2>Visitors can also opt for a tourism visa through the electronic visa platform<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47151 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143732\/Screen-Shot-1446-06-17-at-2.37.24-PM.png\" alt=\" Saudi Grants Access For Year-Round Umrah To All GCC Residents!\" width=\"558\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143732\/Screen-Shot-1446-06-17-at-2.37.24-PM.png 2100w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143732\/Screen-Shot-1446-06-17-at-2.37.24-PM-medium.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143732\/Screen-Shot-1446-06-17-at-2.37.24-PM-large.png 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143732\/Screen-Shot-1446-06-17-at-2.37.24-PM-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143732\/Screen-Shot-1446-06-17-at-2.37.24-PM-1536x1014.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143732\/Screen-Shot-1446-06-17-at-2.37.24-PM-2048x1352.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/18143732\/Screen-Shot-1446-06-17-at-2.37.24-PM-120x79.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This visa not only enables them to perform Umrah but also gives access to explore holy sites across the Kingdom, making the journey both spiritual and enriching.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure everything runs smoothly, all visitors are required to secure an Umrah permit via the Nusuk app before arriving at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. 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