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 launches unified helpline number for expired visa queriesSaudi Arabia has launched a unified helpline, 992, for visa-related inquiries as a relief window for expired visas approaches its April 18,...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
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 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...
24 Mar, 2026, 11.35 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
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 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
Now perform Umrah any day of the year; if you’re from the GCCSaudi Arabia now allows citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to perform Umrah year-round, entering through va...
28 Jun, 2025, 11.22 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 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...
14 Jun, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah visas from June 10 after concluding Hajj seasonUmrah visas from Saudi Arabia will be available from June 10. The first international pilgrims are expected on June 11. This follows a succ...
10 Jun, 2025, 12.16 PM 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