I have been told (by my HR) that its against the Saudi law to take/send anyone for Umrah on a visitor visa issued from Riyadh. Yet, every other person I know has driven their relatives for a pilgrimage without being stopped. The consequence of the later happening is not very good though. Any experiences?
Umrah on Visit visa
the_blade
05 February 2011 10:16:51
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SaudiUK
05 February 2011 13:57:29
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The laws says that yes an Umrah Visa is required and a visitor visa will not suffice.
However no one has ever stopped me when I am travelling (so dont know how they would know if someone has a visa / iqama)
The only times they check is Hajj season.
uvnpsaradhi
05 February 2011 19:57:51
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Nothing is illegal if more people allowed to do; however until nobody catches, you are a king, but there is always a chance that you will be caught if u r not lucky. 
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