The General Directorate of Passports of Saudi Arabia issued a statement in which declared that visiting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, and main financial hub, on Umrah visa has sanctions now.

The General Directorate of Passports received a question on Twitter regarding the above matter: " As-salaam Alaykum, can Saudia guests holding Umrah Visas travel to Riyadh?" and the answer was: “It's prohibited. Thanks for getting in touch.”