Saudi lifts ban on travel to Umrah by private cars
Saudi authorities have lifted a ban on Umrah pilgrims from Qatar and some other GCC states from travelling to Saudi Arabia in Private cars.
The ban imposed during the last Umrah Season has been lifted ahead of the new season which begins mid-November, reported Al-Sharq.
It also reported that the ban on people to visit to GCC states from travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah will prevail.
The decision had led to a significant fall in the number of Umrah pilgrims from Qatar last year since many expats prefer to travel in their private cars along with their families.
Some new regulations for those travelling in private cars are laid down by the Saudi Haj Ministry and are as follows –
- Mentioning the type of car on visa.
- The pilgrims must be linked with an authorized Umrah tour operator and thus will be automatically registered with the Saudi Ministry.
- A list of pilgrims travelling will be required which should be approved by the company concerned.
It is also reported that Saudi Arabia plans to triple the number of visas it issues for Umrah for the coming year. [Peninsula]
It is a good news that Saudi Authorities have lift ban on travel to Umrah by private car. I also agree with you in this matter that pilgrims must be linked with an authorized Umrah tour operator which provide best Umrah Packages.
Dear All, what about this year 2016.... Ban lifted or not??????
Is there any update on this regard,
The travel agents still conveys that there is nothing official confirming the above for the Saudi Embassy, and agents are reluctant in providing Visas.
Any one recently traveled for Umrah in their private cars?
So why do people keep trying to drive to Umrah
Saudi Immigration is not permitting GCC expats to enter Saudi in our personal cars ....you have to either travel by flight or bus....
Despite of confirming with the Saudi embassy prior to leaving for Umrah from Qatar I was sent back yesterday as they said that they have not received any official confirmation to let us in with our cars....
Agents arranging visa for UMRA for by Air or by Bus only.
true,
agents are not issuing any visa for Umrah.
I find it all rather confusing. If the Saudi authorities are not allowing it , then how can an agent issue such a visa ?
Dear All,
please suggest any tour operator , who can issue umrah visa by Car, i tried many but said its not opened yet.
any body knows any tour operator who can issue umra visa by Car, i tried many but said its not opened yet, any chance of opening guys please communicate thanks
BY Own Car Umra still not allowed in this year. The above news is Wrong.
Wish you luck because it's not allowed
Assalam walaikum, Insha allah we planned to perform Umra coming year 2016 January..via road..if anyone planning can join us by there own cars from Doha till Riyadh only, from there they can continues as we will stay for a day and continue due to family concern ..exact date and time can be planned accordingly.
Hi, Any one went to Umrah by road, please advise
Alhamdullah.. Jazak Allah Khair...
It's a passing phase ..............
Alhamdullah.. M Arshath. My parents are coming in FAMILY-PERSONALLY visa under my sponsorship next week. Are they eligible to get Umrah Visa?
Alhamdulilah thats good news but is it authentic as i can not see on any official news paper,
secondly how much a umra visa cost from operator a transit cost be around 150Qr in july, any suggestion for hotels in mecca and madina as i m planning to perform umrah with family in december
Easy money for the Saudi operators - they know people have no choice
You can travel with your own private vehicle, no problem, but as for hotel and the rest, you have to register with an authorised tour operator and pay them high travel fees so that they may take care of it. Forget about booking a cheap hotel room through booking.com as you'll never get a Saudi Umrah visa if you do. Not such great news...
Authorised tour operator means you are going to have to register with an authorised Qatar-based tour operator and pay them travel fees for the Saudi authorities to accept to issue you a visa. Are you still so happy, everyone?
GREAT NEWS
Good news. But I did not understand "The pilgrims must be linked with an authorized Umrah tour operator and thus will be automatically registered with the Saudi Ministry". What does it mean? If I go using my own car then I will get visa from Saudi embassy and will book hotel via booking.com. Then why do I need to be linked to some operator?
ALHAMDULILLAH
Great News.
Really a good news, Alhamdullilah.....
what it mean exactly " authorized Umrah tour operator", already we are getting ummrah visas through authorized agents......
Mid november
Alhamdhulillahi rabbi aalaameen !
From which date onwards, we can go by CAR to perform UMRAH..? any idea ????
When is the exact date on which the ban will be cancelled ? Can we go 1st week of November ?
alhamdolillaha
alhamdulillah good news!
Alhamdullilah. May Almighty of Allah blessing us with his kindness and Ya Allah give opportunity to perform UMRAH WITH parents/sister's/brother's/mother & father in laws who have been holding visit visas.
alhamdulillah......
Alhamd Lillah
It's a good news we are waiting to hear..So, from now New Islamic New year 1437 Hijri, we can perform Umrah with our family..
Thank you for good news..