The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started granting Umrah visas for the 1448 AH season.
For the 1448 AH season, the ministry announced that the issuance of Umrah visas and the entry of pilgrims into the Kingdom commenced on Dhul-Hijjah 14, 1447 AH (31 May 2026).
Pilgrims can:
- Enter Makkah and issue Umrah permits via the Nusuk application starting Dhul-Hijjah 15, 1447 AH (1 June 2026).
- Obtain Umrah visas until Shawwal 1, 1448 AH (9 March 2027).
- Enter the Kingdom for Umrah until Shawwal 15, 1448 AH (23 March 2027).
- Remain in the Kingdom until the final departure date of Shawwal 30, 1448 AH (7 April 2027).
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