Issuing Online Entry Permits to Mecca Begins

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Receiving applications for issuing electronically entry permits to Mecca for some sections of expatriates, began ahead of Hajj.

The Saudi Arabia General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has started issuing the permits.

Those given the permits include domestic workers, workers of companies and establishments operating within Mecca, and holders of seasonal work visas and those who entered into contracts with firms registered in the Ajeer system for temporary work for the upcoming Hajj season.

The service, available through the “Absher Individuals” platform for permits for domestic workers, will facilitate the beneficiaries by saving time and efforts, Saudi Gazette reported.

The entry point permits for other categories can be obtained through the Muqeem electronic portal.

Source: nation.com.pk