Umrah on Visit visa

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the_blade Contributor

Member since 09 October 2010

the_bladeContributor05 February 2011 08:16:51

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I have been told (by my HR) that its against the Saudi law to take/send anyone for Umrah on a visitor visa issued from Riyadh. Yet, every other person I know has driven their relatives for a pilgrimage without being stopped. The consequence of the later happening is not very good though. Any experiences?

SaudiUK Serial expat

Member since 17 March 2010

SaudiUKSerial expat05 February 2011 11:57:29

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The laws says that yes an Umrah Visa is required and a visitor visa will not suffice.

However no one has ever stopped me when I am travelling (so dont know how they would know if someone has a visa / iqama)

The only times they check is Hajj season.

uvnpsaradhi Serial expat

Member since 22 October 2010

uvnpsaradhiSerial expat05 February 2011 17:57:51

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Nothing is illegal if more people allowed to do; however until nobody catches, you are a king, but there is always a chance that you will be caught if u r not lucky.

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