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Umra Visa On RTD

Username5

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Hello everyone, is there anyone who has traveled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah on a tourist visa (RTD) without having a PR (Permanent Residency) card? I have contacted multiple travel agencies that handle Umrah packages, and all of them have informed me that the Saudi government does not allow Umrah on a tourist visa. However, while searching on Google, I came across several instances of people who claim to have gone for Umrah, which is quite unbelievable to me. How did they obtain a visa on a tourist visa if the Saudi government does not accept it? I would appreciate any advice or information on this matter. Thank you.
 
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canuck78

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Hello everyone, is there anyone who has traveled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah on a tourist visa (RTD) without having a PR (Permanent Residency) card? I have contacted multiple travel agencies that handle Umrah packages, and all of them have informed me that the Saudi government does not allow Umrah on a tourist visa. However, while searching on Google, I came across several instances of people who claim to have gone for Umrah, which is quite unbelievable to me. How did they obtain a visa on a tourist visa if the Saudi government does not accept it? I would appreciate any advice or information on this matter. Thank you.
Believe you need to apply for an Umrah specific visa which is not a basic visitor visa. Most protected people are not in the financial position to apply so it is still quite rare which is why most travel agencies are likely unaware. Assume you will need proof that you have purchased a package to do Umrah when submitting your visa application. Would make sure package is 100% refundable. Would suggest contacting the KSA embassy which will be able to give you specifics about what is required to apply for the visa.
 

Username5

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Thank you for your response. To clarify, when I mentioned 'visit visa,' I was referring to Umrah. I apologize for any confusion. I've reached out to multiple travel agents, and unfortunately, they all provided the same answer - Umrah on a visit visa is not allowed. I plan to contact the Saudi embassy directly. Does anyone have a contact number or information from someone who has recently received services from a travel agent? Please share any contact details if available. Thank you.
 
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canuck78

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Thank you for your response. To clarify, when I mentioned 'visit visa,' I was referring to Umrah. I apologize for any confusion. I've reached out to multiple travel agents, and unfortunately, they all provided the same answer - Umrah on a visit visa is not allowed. I plan to contact the Saudi embassy directly. Does anyone have a contact number or information from someone who has recently received services from a travel agent? Please share any contact details if available. Thank you.
The KSA embassy is the only one who will be able to provide information about the visas. Most travel agents will not have encountered people making umrah as a protected person since most are not in the financial situation to do so. Google the embassy in Canada and there will be a contact information
 

iftikhar0022

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I emailed the Saudi embassy but they sent me a list of travel agencies to contact for the visa, but they didn't give me any other information.
 

canuck78

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I emailed the Saudi embassy but they sent me a list of travel agencies to contact for the visa, but they didn't give me any other information.
Did you specify you were traveling in an RTD? Thought you no longer could get a visa but policy may have changed again.
 

omerfarooqch

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Apr 3, 2018
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I also emailed to saudia embassy and they replied me that if you have a visa your are allowed to travel.
So i contacted a travel agent who have his own company in saudia as well. He replied me that he will be able to issue visa both multiple and umrah visa.
 

OFC632

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I also emailed to saudia embassy and they replied me that if you have a visa your are allowed to travel.
So i contacted a travel agent who have his own company in saudia as well. He replied me that he will be able to issue visa both multiple and umrah visa.
I have applied for umrah visa once i will get it i will let you guys know
 

iftikhar0022

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I also emailed to saudia embassy and they replied me that if you have a visa your are allowed to travel.
So i contacted a travel agent who have his own company in saudia as well. He replied me that he will be able to issue visa both multiple and umrah visa.
Which travel agency?
 

iftikhar0022

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Did you specify you were traveling in an RTD? Thought you no longer could get a visa but policy may have changed again.
Yes I told them that travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah on Canada Refugee Travel document so they sent me this email

Good Morning,


Contact Umrah agent (list attached)


Best Regards
Visa department
Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Ottawa
, Canada
 

canuck78

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Yes I told them that travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah on Canada Refugee Travel document so they sent me this email

Good Morning,


Contact Umrah agent (list attached)


Best Regards
Visa department
Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Ottawa
, Canada
So apply through one of the agents who will also book at tour.
 

OFC632

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Feb 2, 2023
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I am trying to get license from IATA for the umrah visas.
Once i will get i will be able to issue visas of saudia. Right now i already signed agreement with one of the biggest agent in saudia those are issuing visas. About my today's dissucssion with them if you have a good agent your chances of getting visas for both umrah & visit increases.
They have already issued couple of visas on RTD.
For more details you guys can join my whatsapp group

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GGuZOhGo2ew8NxJeKKfpI4

Thank you
 

OFC632

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We are only accepting those having canadian whatsapp number any other country's whatsapp we will not accept.