The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said that it will open applications for Umrah from international pilgrims from today, Thursday, July 14.

Permits to perform Umrah for local and international pilgrims will be issued starting August 3, 2022

Welcome pilgrims from around the world! 🕋
Starting from today: Visa Applications for Umrah are now open.
Please note that permits to perform Umrah for local and international pilgrims will be issued starting August 3rd, 2022.#Makkah_and_Madinah_Eagerly_Await_You pic.twitter.com/Xc4taXCnjY

— Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@MoHU_En) July 13, 2022

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says that children over the age of five will be allowed to perform Umrah. It will be mandatory to obtain a permit to offer Nafl at the Prophet’s Mosque (PBUH).