Pilgrims Can Perform Umrah on Tourist, Transit or Business Visas
Pilgrims can now perform Umrah on tourist, transit, business and other valid Saudi visas as the 1448 AH season opens, though Nusuk bookings and a 30-day visa window apply.
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Summer Umrah Reopens: Staying Safe in Makkah's Extreme Heat
With Umrah resuming after Hajj 2026 during peak summer, pilgrims are urged to guard against heat exhaustion and dehydration in Makkah temperatures that can exceed 45 degrees Celsius.
Vaccines Pilgrims Need for the New Umrah Season
Pilgrims travelling for the new Umrah season must show proof of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination given at least 10 days before arrival, with seasonal flu vaccination and other precautions also advised.
Hajj Ministry Launches Masar Nusuk Digital Contracting for Umrah
Saudi Arabia has launched a digital service through Masar Nusuk to qualify external agents and finalise Umrah contracts electronically for the 1448 AH season.
Saudi Hajj Ministry Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Service Failures
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after evaluations found declining service quality and regulatory violations during the last season.
Nusuk App Adds Zero-Data Access as Nusuk Card Becomes Mandatory
Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app now offers a zero-data access feature that keeps core services working without mobile data or Wi-Fi, while the Nusuk Card has become a mandatory smart ID for registered pilgrims.
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