Key Takeaways
- Umrah visa issuance resumes on 31 May 2026, corresponding to 14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
- Entry into Makkah and Umrah permit issuance via the Nusuk app begins from 1 June 2026
- The final deadline for Umrah pilgrims to leave Saudi Arabia is 7 April 2027
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set 31 May 2026 — corresponding to 14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH — as the date on which Umrah visa issuance will resume and international pilgrims will once again be allowed to enter the Saudi Arabia.
Entry Into Makkah From 1 June
From 1 June 2026, entry into Makkah and the issuance of Umrah permits through the Nusuk app will resume. Pilgrims holding valid Umrah visas will be able to proceed to the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) and begin their Umrah once permits are secured through the platform.
Full Umrah Calendar 1448 AH — Key Dates
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah published the complete operational calendar for the 1448 AH Umrah season. Below are all the key milestones:
| Date (Hijri) | Date (Gregorian) | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Ramadan 1447 | 4 March 2026 | Booking of preliminary agreements between Umrah companies and external agents |
| 11 Shawwal 1447 | 30 March 2026 | Umrah & Ziyarah Forum and signing of preliminary agreements |
| 25 Shawwal 1447 | 13 April 2026 | “Lessons learned” workshop and proposed solutions |
| 18 Dhul-Qi’dah 1447 | 5 May 2026 | Preparatory meetings with agents for 1448 season |
| 24 Dhul-Qi’dah 1447 | 11 May 2026 | Qualification of external agents and final contracting |
| 25 Dhul-Qi’dah 1447 | 12 May 2026 | Service provider contracts and package design via the electronic platform |
| 14 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 | 31 May 2026 | Start of Umrah visa issuance and entry of pilgrims into Saudi Arabia |
| 15 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 | 1 June 2026 | Entry into Makkah and issuance of Umrah permits |
| 1 Shawwal 1448 | 9 March 2027 | Final deadline for issuing Umrah visas |
| 15 Shawwal 1448 | 23 March 2027 | Final deadline for pilgrim entry |
| 30 Shawwal 1448 | 7 April 2027 | Final deadline for pilgrim departure |
The Ministry has been working with Umrah companies and external agents throughout the preceding months to finalise agreements and qualify service providers for the new season.
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