Saudi Arabia warns pilgrims against fake Hajj permits, unauthorised visa offersSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is urging pilgrims to secure official Hajj permits exclusively through authorized channels to pre...
07 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Saudi Arabia sets Umrah visa, travel deadlines ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has set strict deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrim travel to ensure a smooth transition to the Hajj season. Umrah visas will...
20 Mar, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
War in the Middle East ensnares many Muslim pilgrims in travel chaosThousands of Muslims performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia face travel chaos due to the Middle East war. Many are stranded, with return flights ...
07 Mar, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces 90-day health cover for overseas Hajj and Umrah pilgrimsSaudi Arabia has implemented a mandatory 90-day health insurance policy for overseas pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah. This coverage, li...
20 Feb, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Saudi Arabia shortens Umrah visa validity to one month; unused visas to be cancelled after 30 daysSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reduced Umrah visa validity to one month from issuance, with unused visas automatically cance...
31 Oct, 2025, 12.26 PM IST
All types of visa holders now eligible to perform Umrah in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that all foreign nationals holding any valid visa can now perform Umrah. This significa...
06 Oct, 2025, 10.21 AM IST
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah pilgrimage to all visa holdersSaudi Arabia has expanded access to Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, allowing individuals with any type of visa to participa...
27 Apr, 2024, 12.01 PM IST
Saudi advances expiry date of Umrah visas for Hajj pilgrims; validity starts from date of issuanceUmrah visas now expire on Dhul Qadah 15, validity from issuance. Ministry-Foreign Affairs cooperation improves Hajj visa process. 2024 Hajj...
17 Apr, 2024, 05.22 PM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces 96-hour Umrah stopover visa for Indian travelersThe Umrah Visa, valid for 90 days, enables holders to reside and travel within Saudi Arabia, ensuring an efficient and convenient pilgrimag...
06 Dec, 2023, 10.30 AM IST
Saudi Arabia removes restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limitSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah tweeted, "During the opening of #Hajj_Expo 2023, H.E. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq AlRab...
10 Jan, 2023, 07.46 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to reopen borders for vaccinated umrah pilgrimsNearly 18 months after it closed its borders to battle coronavirus, Saudi Arabia will from Monday begin "gradually receiving umrah requests...
08 Aug, 2021, 04.48 PM IST
Pilgrims return to Mecca as Saudi Arabia eases coronavirus restrictionsThe kingdom had taken the rare step of suspending the smaller "umrah" pilgrimage that draws millions year-round from across the world in ea...
04 Oct, 2020, 12.59 PM IST
Saudi Arabia empties Islam's holiest site for 'sterilisation'On Wednesday, the kingdom halted the umrah pilgrimage for its own citizens and residents. The move came after authorities last week suspend...
05 Mar, 2020, 10.47 PM IST
Indian launches Urdu mobile app for Haj pilgrimsNajeeb Qasmi said the app is in unicode format which allows users to copy and share any information related to Haj and Umrah pilgrimages th...
17 Jun, 2015, 03.28 PM IST