Damascus, Oct. 15 (SANA) The Consular Affairs Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has issued a decision Thursday, exempting Syrian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims who failed to leave Saudi Arabia from paying fees imposed under Article 35 of the Residency Law.
The exemption covers cases dating from Aug. 9, 2021, through Thursday, as part of ongoing cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia.
To help eligible citizens regularize their status and facilitate their dignified return, Consular Affairs Directorate Director Mohammad Yaqoub al-Omar called on those concerned to contact the relevant authorities, according to a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday.
Al-Omar stressed that eligible citizens must approach one of the designated authorities within one week of the announcement’s publication to register their names on lists to be submitted to the relevant Saudi authorities, paving the way for procedures to facilitate their departure from the Kingdom.
A/Dh – H.H
