Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that the main applicants to perform Hajj rituals can cancel one of their companions after issuing the receipt for the package they chose.

The Ministry said that companions cannot be added again with the issuance of an updated receipt to the Hajj applicant after confirming the cancelation process.

The period of residency of those coming with the Umrah visas is 90 days, the Ministry said, noting that pilgrims must adhere to the validity period of the visa.