The updated guidelines were issued taking into account the sanctity of the sites
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Madinah
Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia pilgrims ‘not allowed’ to repeat Umrah
The announcement was made to give equal opportunity for all other pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the Holy month of Ramadan, with ease and comfort
GCC residents
Any profession allowed for Umrah, says Saudi Arabia
GCC residents can apply for online visit visas to perform Umrah through the Saudi Rouh platform
holy month of Ramadan
Saudi Arabia Ramadan: Umrah pilgrims can issue permit via Nusuk app during holy month
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the simplification of permit processes for the month of Ramadan
Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Arabia announces no limit to Umrah pilgrims
The ministry has also stated that visitors who arrived in the kingdom on visit, tourist, or work visas are allowed to perform Umrah
diversify economy
Saudi Ministry of Investment signs pact with 3 companies to promote investments in hospitality, tourism
The agreements also envisage investments in other sectors such as catering services, commercial and entertainment activities, and commercial complexes
Hajj
Saudi Arabia lifts 2023 Hajj restrictions
Saudi Arabia is removing age limitations and Covid restrictions for Hajj 2023
e-visas
Saudi Arabia to offer new registration service for online visas
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also plans to launch a comprehensive insurance service for pilgrims and Umrah performers to covers health emergencies, Covid-19 infections, accidents and deaths and cancelling or delaying flights
coronavirus restrictions
Saudi Arabia lifts Covid vaccine requirements for Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Minister of Hajj said the pilgrims from Turkey will also excluded from any requirements related to age limits
Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia launches digital platform to offer improved services to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
NUSUK – will offer more than 121 services to facilitate procedures for the arrival of pilgrims from all over the world, with easy and convenient procedures
Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s Nusuk platform to ease pilgrim journey
Through Nusuk, pilgrims and visitors will be able to perform the rituals of Umrah seamlessly
Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
Pilgrims for Hajj and Umrah next year can apply online from today, Saudi Ministry says
Saudi Arabia has revamped its pilgrimage-related technology following Covid-19
Hajj
Hajj pilgrims perform farewell Tawaf around Holy Kaaba amid integrated service system
Roboting, a newly-introduced state-of-the-art service, has been launched at the Grand Mosque this year to distribute Islam’s holy book of Quran to worshippers
Hajj
Saudi authorities complete preparations in Mina to receive 1 million Hajj pilgrims
The Commands of the Hajj Security Forces also announced their readiness to ensure the security and safety of the pilgrims during the Hajj season
Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
Saudi’s Motawif online portal for Hajj registrations gains significant interest from global pilgrims
To date, there have been more than 100,000 registrations from 56 countries on the Motawif portal, which also issues visas to Saudi Arabia electronically
coronavirus vaccines
Entry to Saudi’s two holy mosques for vaccinated only
Permits to perform Umrah and prayers in the Grand Mosque and to visit the Prophet’s Mosque, will only be issued to people who have received two doses of the kingdom’s approved coronavirus vaccines
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia reopens to foreign vaccinated pilgrims, increases Umrah capacity
Capacity will be increased to 2 million pilgrims from 60,000 pilgrims per month as of August 9