Umrah Rules Put Onus on Agents to Curb Overstaying (AN)

Arab News, 26/04/2008

New Umrah pilgrimage regulations make provision for the suspension of any Umrah travel agents who allows more than 2 percent of pilgrims in their charge to overstay their visa limit.

The new regulations, set by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj have been approved by the Ministry of Interior.