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Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...
Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Saudi Arabia eases Umrah departure rules, warns pilgrims against visa overstaysSaudi Arabia has implemented new measures to expedite Umrah pilgrim departures, mandating exits by April 18 to avoid penalties. Overstayers...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Saudi Arabia resumes e-visa, Umrah visa services after Hajj concludesSaudi Arabia has reactivated its e-visa system for tourists and Umrah pilgrims after the Hajj pilgrimage concluded, starting June 10. Trave...
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...
Saudi asks Pakistan to prevent beggars from entering Gulf country under Umrah visasSaudi Arabia has raised concerns about Pakistani beggars entering the Kingdom under religious pilgrimage visas and urged Pakistan to take a...
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...
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...
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...
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...