Saudi Arabia extends validity of visit visas till April 18 as travel disruptions persistSaudi Arabia is offering a lifeline to foreigners with expired visit visas and exit permits. The Kingdom has extended these documents until...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.05 PM 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
Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages for overseas pilgrimsSaudi Arabia has launched a new digital guide for international pilgrims performing Umrah. This guide is available in 16 languages, making ...
24 Feb, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Saudi Arabia begins issuing visas for 2026 Hajj seasonSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has commenced visa issuance for the 2026 Hajj season, beginning February 8. This early rollout, p...
09 Feb, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign travel agencies over Umrah service violationsSaudi Arabia's Hajj and Umrah Ministry has suspended 1,800 foreign travel agencies due to service quality issues. This move, affecting near...
03 Feb, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
How immigrants in Gulf countries can get Saudi Arabia's one-year multiple entry e-visaSaudi Arabia now offers a one-year multiple-entry e-visa for residents of Gulf Cooperation Council countries. This new visa simplifies trav...
01 Dec, 2025, 06.47 PM IST
How travellers can perform Umrah using Saudi Arabia’s free stopover transit visaSaudi Arabia has launched a free stopover visa for international travelers flying with Saudia Airlines and Flynas, allowing up to 96 hours ...
13 Nov, 2025, 08.34 PM IST
Saudi Arabia updates Umrah 2025 visa rules, makes hotel and transport pre-bookings mandatoryNew regulations for Umrah 2025 mandate pilgrims secure confirmed hotel bookings and verified local transport before applying for a visa. Th...
30 Sep, 2025, 12.39 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches free stopover visa for these passengers, allowing Umrah during layoversSaudi Arabia now offers a free stopover visa for international travelers flying with Saudia Airlines or Flynas, including UAE residents. Th...
02 Jul, 2025, 10.33 AM IST
Saudi Arabia launches 30-day grace period for expired visit visas ahead of Hijri New YearSaudi Arabia's Jawazat introduces a 30-day grace period for expired visit visas. This initiative starts from June 26-27, 2025. Visitors can...
28 Jun, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
Saudi Arabia gives 30 days to exit on expired visit visas in Hijri New Year initiative; Here’s how to applySaudi Arabia will soon allow individuals with expired visit visas to extend their stay for a final exit. The initiative starts on June 27, ...
27 Jun, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
Saudi Arabia: Hotel bookings made mandatory by the country for acquiring Umrah visaSaudi Arabia introduces new rules for Umrah visas. International pilgrims need confirmed hotel bookings via Nusuk Masar. This rule starts J...
16 Jun, 2025, 10.50 AM IST
Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to leave before Hajj visa expiry; warns of legal action for overstaySaudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry reminds pilgrims to depart before their visas expire, emphasizing it's a legal and respectful act. Authorities...
11 Jun, 2025, 11.29 AM IST
Saudi Arabia: Umrah season calendar 2025-26 announced; important dates pilgrims must knowSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for 1447/2025-2026, with international pilgrims permitted...
13 May, 2025, 03.52 PM IST
"Most Pakistanis fly to Saudi on Umrah visas only to indulge in begging": OfficialMost people visit Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas and then indulge in begging-related activities," Secretary Overseas Pakistanis, Zeeshan Khanz...
28 Sep, 2023, 09.38 PM IST
No re-booking charges for passengers travelling to Kuwait next week: Air India ExpressIndia has so far reported 28 positive cases of coronavirus, which includes 16 Italian tourists. Besides, over six lakh people have already ...
04 Mar, 2020, 07.02 PM IST
- CID clears over 3 lakh passport cases in J&K
During the four years period till February end 2014, 2,84,592 fresh cases of passport and 20,742 backlog cases were cleared by the CID, the...
08 May, 2014, 03.36 PM IST