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umrah 6 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Cuts Umrah Entry Visa Validity to 30 Days

Saudi Arabia has shortened the Umrah entry visa validity from three months to one month from the date of issuance, requiring pilgrims to plan travel more carefully for the 1448 AH season.

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umrah 6 Jun 2026

Umrah 1448 AH Season Opens: Nusuk App Mandatory for All Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has begun issuing Umrah visas for the 1448 AH season, with pilgrims able to enter Makkah from June 1, 2026. The Nusuk application is now mandatory for permit issuance regardless of visa type.

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umrah 24 May 2026

Saudi Arabia Announces Full Umrah 1448 Calendar: Key Dates from June 2026 to April 2027

Saudi Arabia announces the full Umrah 1448 calendar running June 2026 to April 2027, with a new 30-day visa entry rule replacing the previous 90-day window.

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umrah 20 May 2026

Umrah Visas Resume May 31 as Saudi Arabia Reopens Makkah After Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia resumes Umrah visa issuance on May 31 with Makkah reopening June 1. A new 30-day entry rule replaces the previous 90-day window for the 1448 AH Umrah season.

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umrah 24 Apr 2026

Stranded Umrah Pilgrims Returned Home After Ministerial Intervention

33 stranded Bangladeshi Umrah pilgrims returned home after ministerial intervention, highlighting the importance of choosing licensed travel operators and maintaining proper documentation.

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