Is it permissible to remain in Saudi Arabia without a residency permit for the purpose of seeking knowledge after performing Umrah, while awaiting university acceptance?

We congratulate the questioner on his zeal and encourage him to learn and uphold the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah. We do not encourage the questioner to leave his current studies at Al-Azhar for something uncertain, for a wise person does not abandon something except for what is better. We advise him to benefit from the teachers of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah at Al-Azhar, and to be keen on accompanying callers to Allah and students of knowledge in Egypt who are known for their adherence to the Sunnah. We clarify that it is not possible to come to the lands of the Two Holy Mosques in this manner due to violating residency regulations. He can correspond with universities from Egypt and compare the best options after performing Istikhara and seeking advice.