Saudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...

Saudi Arabia has implemented new measures to expedite Umrah pilgrim departures, mandating exits by April 18 to avoid penalties. Overstayers...

Saudi Arabia has set strict deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrim travel to ensure a smooth transition to the Hajj season. Umrah visas will...

Saudi Arabia has launched a new digital guide for international pilgrims performing Umrah. This guide is available in 16 languages, making ...

Saudi Arabia has implemented a mandatory 90-day health insurance policy for overseas pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah. This coverage, li...

Saudi Arabia's Hajj and Umrah Ministry has suspended 1,800 foreign travel agencies due to service quality issues. This move, affecting near...

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that all foreign nationals holding any valid visa can now perform Umrah. This significa...

New regulations for Umrah 2025 mandate pilgrims secure confirmed hotel bookings and verified local transport before applying for a visa. Th...

Saudi Arabia launched a digital platform on August 20, 2025, to streamline the Umrah journey for international pilgrims. The platform, umra...

Saudi Arabia's Jawazat introduces a 30-day grace period for expired visit visas. This initiative starts from June 26-27, 2025. Visitors can...

Saudi Arabia introduces new rules for Umrah visas. International pilgrims need confirmed hotel bookings via Nusuk Masar. This rule starts J...

Saudi Arabia has reactivated its e-visa system for tourists and Umrah pilgrims after the Hajj pilgrimage concluded, starting June 10. Trave...

Umrah visas from Saudi Arabia will be available from June 10. The first international pilgrims are expected on June 11. This follows a succ...

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for 1447/2025-2026, with international pilgrims permitted...

Saudi Arabia has issued strict warnings to expatriates and visitors regarding visa overstays during the Hajj season, with potential penalti...

Saudi Arabia is now allowing Indian passport holders with a UK, US or Schengen visa used once to apply for an e-visa online. In addition, t...

The visa has a validity of three months and will be issued free of cost. This means that you can apply for the visa up to 90 days before yo...