http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=83369&d=7&m=6&y=2006
Wednesday, 7, June, 2006 (11, Jumada al-Ula, 1427)
Age Requirement for Umrah Visas
Tarek Mishkhas, Arab News
JEDDAH, 7 June 2006 - Saudi authorities have decided to stop
issuing Umrah visas to individuals under 40 years of age who come alone from a
number of countries including India, Pakistan and Egypt.
This decision was taken due to the fact that a large number
of overstayers have done so on pilgrimages, said Adil Balkhair, assistant
deputy minister for Umrah affairs.
Balkhair said this decision was taken in the light of
continuous study of figures and as a result of Umrah regulations over the past
years. He said the new rule was adopted after consulting all concerned parties.
However, those under 40 years can come with their families or with organized
legal groups.
"It became clear to us that some are using Umrah as an excuse
to overstay and become illegal workers," he added
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