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Qatar World Cup: Muslim Ticket Holders Can Perform Umrah Visa-Free

Saudi Arabia is offering free Umrah visas to Qatar World Cup 2022 ticket holders who are Muslims.

Middle Eye East news reported that Muslim football supporters who travel to Qatar can enter the neighboring Gulf region. For up to 2 months to perform Umrah in the holy city of Mecca.

Moreover, through an announcement from the Gulf Government to those who have a Hayya card, they will not have to pay for the whole year to perform Umrah in Mecca. For your information, the Hayya card is a document that supporters attending World Cup matches will have to bring.

Besides, the Assistant Director of The Visa Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Khaled al-Shammari also announced that Hayya card holders can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 2 months ending on January 11 next year.

“The visa is free but medical insurance must be obtained from the visa platform,”

— Khaled al-Shammari added.

The Qatar World Cup match will begin on November 20, 2022, and attendees will stay in Saudi Arabia’s neighboring countries. Namely: Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

Over the course of the World Cup, 160 shuttle flights will connect Doha with destinations around the Gulf region every day.

Last but not least, for just 100 dirhams (RM128.71), World Cup ticket holders can apply for a multiple-entry visa.

Source: Middle East Eyes News

Adib Mohd

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