RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued 4 million Umrah visas for pilgrims from around the world since the start of this year’s season, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. It comes within the framework of the ministry’s efforts — in partnership with several sectors in the Hajj and Umrah industries — to facilitate the arrival of Umrah pilgrims through online visa applications on its website and Nusuk platform. This aims to facilitate the arrival of Umrah pilgrims to the Kingdom, offering them high-quality services to perform rituals peacefully and enrich their cultural and spiritual journey, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 programs. Pilgrims and visitors from abroad can find information about obtaining a visa and applying at haj.gov.sa/ar/InternalPages/Umrah. They can select packages and pay online through the Nusuk (nusuk.sa) and Maqam platforms at the following link: Maqam.gds.haj.gov.sa. Muslims who have obtained personal, visit and tourism visas, along with other types of visas, can perform Umrah, as well as visit and pray in the Rawdah at the Prophet’s Mosque after booking appointments through the Nusuk platform. Saudi Arabia has also extended the Umrah visa from 30 to 90 days, along with allowing pilgrims to enter the Kingdom through all air, land and sea entry points. The Nusuk platform facilitates procedures to book an appointment for the Umrah pilgrimage and visit the Prophet’s Mosque for pilgrims who have obtained a visa, as part of easy online procedures around the clock. Information on the list of authorized agents is provided by the ministry on: Eservices.haj.gov.sa/eservices3/pages/VisaInquiry/SearchVisa.xhtml?dswid=-4283.