GCC residents, with tourist or transit visa, can perform Umrah


The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah revealed that residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can perform Umrah rituals through easy options including transit visa and tourist visa, apart from Umrah visa.

The ministry stated that this is aimed to facilitate the GCC residents with comfortable ways to perform the rituals of Umrah. It noted that visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharif at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah is required advance booking through the Nusuk application.

A person who is legally allowed to live in one of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s six member nations is known as a GCC resident, abbreviated from Gulf Cooperation Council. The GCC is an Arabian Peninsula regional grouping that includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Foreign nationals often receive this residence status. It frequently relates to their employment or investment in the area and allows them to reside and work for a set period of time in one of these GCC countries.

One of the key advantages of being a GCC resident is the access to essential services and amenities within the host country. These services encompass healthcare, education, and social welfare benefits, making it an attractive option for expatriates seeking to establish a stable life in the Gulf region. Additionally, GCC residents often have the privilege of sponsoring family members for their own residency, allowing for the reunification of families in the host country.

The concept of GCC residency is of immense significance to the Gulf region’s economic and social landscape. It has played a pivotal role in facilitating the inflow of expatriate labor, which is essential for the various industries and sectors driving the region’s growth. Moreover, it has been instrumental in attracting foreign investment, contributing substantially to the development and advancement of these nations. In essence, being a GCC resident is not just a legal status but a symbol of the interconnectedness and dynamism characterizing the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Source: Saudi Gazette

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Now saudi arabia allows nigeria people to perform umar from oman

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