Saudi Arabia will begin issuing Hajj 2026 visas from Sunday as the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah moves early to improve planning, safety and regulation of the annual Islamic pilgrimage.

Saudi Arabia now permits year-round Umrah pilgrimages for Gulf citizens and residents from UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar, streamlining access through the Nusuk application. This initiative, ...

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that over 190,000 Umrah visas have been issued to international pilgrims since the official start of the Umrah season for the Hijri year ...

Saudi Arabia is enforcing stricter regulations to prevent misuse of Umrah and visit visas for Hajj. Understanding the differences between Hajj and Umrah visas is now crucial for Indian pilgrims. With ...

As Saudi authorities tighten controls on pilgrim movement, Umrah operators in the UAE are advising pilgrims to pre-arrange their transport and accommodation when applying for visas, according to ...

Muslims visit the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca on June 8, 2025, at the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. (Photo by AFP) Umrah has long carried deep spiritual meaning for Muslims ...

Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain on Tuesday said that Umrah visas for Bangladeshis has not been suspended. "The Saudi government has advised Bangladeshi agency representatives to ...