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umrah 20 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia launches 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa

Saudi Arabia has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for one year, allowing pilgrims a cumulative stay of up to 90 days across several visits.

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umrah 20 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia releases Umrah and Visit Guide in 16 languages

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published an official Umrah and Visit Guide in sixteen languages, offering step-by-step instructions from pre-travel preparation through the performance of the rituals.

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umrah 19 Jul 2026

Umrah 1448 visa rules: 30-day entry window and Nusuk booking

For the 1448 season, Saudi Arabia has cut the Umrah visa entry window to 30 days, made Nusuk-linked hotel and transport bookings mandatory before issuance, and allowed holders of all visa types to perform Umrah.

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umrah 19 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia reports 22.5% rise in Umrah arrivals for 1448 season

Saudi Arabia recorded 931,500 Umrah arrivals from the start of the 1448 season to the end of Muharram, a 22.5 percent rise year on year, led by pilgrims from Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq.

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umrah 19 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia caps Umrah trip programs at 15 days for 1448 season

New 1448-season regulations cap organised Umrah programs at 15 days, with an exception allowing up to 35 days for trips between 15 Sha'ban and 17 Ramadan.

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umrah 17 Jul 2026

Nusuk app adds AI crowd alerts and offline access for Umrah pilgrims

The Nusuk app now offers AI-based crowd alerts, a colour-coded gate capacity system and zero-data access for the 2026 Umrah season, with bookings and permits tied directly to the visa process.

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