Conflicting news regarding Umrah/Hajj Visa fees
Dec 5, 2016, 12:45 am
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Conflicting news regarding Umrah/Hajj Visa fees
One news site says cancellation of fees permanently, other says only for this year and applicable for future years on repeat visitors in same calendar years.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/122415-Sau...isa-fee-policy
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20...j-umrah-visas/
On another note, a US citizen friend in Bahrain inquired about a visa, and was told the new fees did not apply to multiple entry visas for US citizens, which remain at 400 riyals for up to 5 years. If this is true, it is quite a relief, as the new fee is 8000 riyals for 2 years.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/122415-Sau...isa-fee-policy
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20...j-umrah-visas/
On another note, a US citizen friend in Bahrain inquired about a visa, and was told the new fees did not apply to multiple entry visas for US citizens, which remain at 400 riyals for up to 5 years. If this is true, it is quite a relief, as the new fee is 8000 riyals for 2 years.
