Saudi Arabia Launches One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
New visa lets pilgrims enter Saudi Arabia repeatedly over 365 days, with up to 90 days total stay.
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Umrah Pilgrims Could Face 50,000 Riyals Fine for Staying Beyond Visa Validity
Expats who stay in Saudi Arabia after their visa expires, including Umrah pilgrims, risk fines, jail and deportation.
Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims Must Declare Cash or Gold Over SAR 40,000
Travelers, including Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, must now declare cash and gold above SAR 40,000 at Saudi borders.
King Salman To Host 1,000 Umrah Guests from 16 Countries In 2026
Saudi Arabia sponsors pilgrims from across Asia under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.
Can You Bring Extra Zamzam Water Home After Umrah?
What Umrah pilgrims need to know before packing Zamzam in their luggage — and what to do if you want more than your official 5L.
Kuwait Umrah Flights Suspended After Airport Comes Under Attack
Pilgrims booked to travel to Jeddah and Madinah from Kuwait face cancellations and uncertainty as airlines halt all operations through at least June 4, 2026.
Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Umrah Visas after Hajj 2026
Pilgrims can enter Makkah from 1 June as the 1448 AH Umrah season gets underway.
Saudi Arabia Launches Hajj and Umrah Tech Challenge for Entrepreneurs
Saudi communications ministry opens applications for innovators to build digital solutions for pilgrims.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia to Resume Umrah Visas on 31 May 2026
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah sets 14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH as the official restart date for international Umrah pilgrim entry into the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Contracting System for Umrah 2026 Season
Key Takeaways Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has gone live with a new digital contracting service…
Saudi Arabia Installs Smart Road Lights to Reduce Driver Fatigue During Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia launched the Darbak Noor initiative to improve road safety for guests of Allah. It features 16 lasers and 1110 solar lights on the Makkah-Madinah road to reduce driver fatigue.
Hajj 2026: Umrah Will Be Only Open for Saudi Citizens From April 18 to May 2
Saudi citizens will have a dedicated window to perform Umrah at Masjid al-Haram from 1 Dhul Qi’dah to 15 Dhul Qi’dah 1447 AH — corresponding to April 18 to May 2, 2026 — with the Grand Mosque expected to be significantly less crowd.
Bus Carrying Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims Catches Fire Near Madinah, All 24 Passengers Unharmed
A bus transporting 24 Indonesian Umrah pilgrims caught fire on a highway near Madinah on March 26, 2026, after a tyre burst and smoke emerged from the front of the vehicle. All passengers evacuated safely with no injuries.
Hajj 2026: Umrah Visa Holders To Leave Saudi Arabia before April 18
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that April 18, 2026 — corresponding to 1 Dhul Qi’dah 1447 AH — is the final date for Umrah pilgrims to depart from Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom transitions into Hajj season.
Ramadan 2026: Over 1.68 Million International Umrah Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah recorded over 1.68 million international Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan 2026, with more than 153,000 services delivered across 30 Nusuk Care centres and over 21,500 field inspections conducted to ensure service quality.