Overseas agent also penalised after pilgrims arrived without secured housing
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Saudi Arabia announces major Umrah visa update
Saudi Arabia confirms that all visa holders — including tourists, workers and visitors — can now perform Umrah under new Vision 2030 measures
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announces start of new Umrah season
The kingdom has announced the beginning of 2025 Umrah season with enhanced digital services
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia announces upcoming Umrah season calendar
Saudi Arabia will welcome foreign Umrah pilgrims from June 11
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Saudi Arabia announces mandatory vaccine for Umrah 2025
Saudi health authorities stress need for vaccines for Umrah pilgrims
Hajj
Saudi Arabia begins issuing Umrah visas after 2024 Hajj season
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has restarted issuance of Umrah visas
holy month of Ramadan
Ramadan 2024: Umrah bookings soar as UAE worshippers flock to Saudi’s Makkah, Madinah
Umrah bookings from UAE to Saudi holy cities of Makkah and Madinah have increased significantly this Ramadan due to eased visa processes and improved infrastructure, says religious tour operator Umrahme
India
Saudi Arabia launches 96-hour Umrah stopover visa for Indian travellers
Saudi Arabia now permits Indian citizens to perform Umrah on business, tourism, and Umrah visas
Canada
Saudia announces Umrah websites in America and Canada
Saudia looks to support Umrah pilgrims in US and Canada with dedicated websites
dress code
Saudi Arabia announces Umrah dress code for women
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah issues guidelines on female dress code
Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Arabia shares visa updates and extra flights with Pakistan and Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah concludes visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh, raises awareness of visa changes and new flights
Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan announce plan to increase flights, slash costs
The new agreement is aimed at improving the overall experience for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Pakistan
covid-19
UAE public holiday date; Dubai entry permit rules; Saudi labour law change; Covid-19 mask advice – 10 things you missed this week
UAE three-day weekend dates, Dubai entry permit rules, Sheikh Mohammed holiday photos, Saudi labour law changes, Covid-19 face mask guidance and more top stories this week
Hajj and Umrah
Umrah: Saudi Arabia announces arrival of international pilgrims
Saudi Arabia urges international Umrah pilgrims to apply for e-visa through Nusuk platform
GCC residents
Saudi Arabia announces start of new Umrah season for GCC residents
GCC citizens and residents will be able to apply for an Umrah permit via the “Nusuk” or “Tawakkalna” applications
Muslim pilgrims
Saudi Arabia announces new Umrah guidelines for last 10 days of Ramadan
The new Umrah guidelines were issued to enhance the safety and security of worshippers
Holy mosques
Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia reveals average Umrah hours
The data was published via a Twitter infographic to account the average time for performing Umrah during the first 10 days of Ramadan
