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saudi 13 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia launches Package Visa bundling flights, hotels and entry

Saudi Arabia has launched a Package Visa pilot that lets eligible travelers obtain a tourist visa together with flights, accommodation and other services in a single booking.

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umrah 13 Jul 2026

Umrah pilgrims face summer heat as Saudi enforces new safety rules

With Makkah temperatures topping 42C, Saudi authorities are enforcing digital crowd-management and safety rules for Umrah pilgrims arriving this summer.

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hajj 13 Jul 2026

India's Hajj 2027 applications close July 20 as quota nears 175,000

India's Hajj Committee has opened Hajj 2027 registration with a strict July 20 deadline, a digital draw in late July, and new AI-driven pilgrim services.

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hajj 13 Jul 2026

Over 232,000 Pakistanis register for Hajj 2027 in first two weeks

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs says more than 232,000 pilgrims registered for Hajj 2027 in the first 14 days of a fully digital, mandatory campaign.

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umrah 12 Jul 2026

New Umrah visa rules for 2026-2027: Nusuk registration and shorter validity

New Umrah rules for 2026-2027 make Nusuk registration mandatory for all pilgrims, cut entry visa validity to 30 days, and require confirmed hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued.

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umrah 12 Jul 2026

Health and vaccination requirements for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims in 2026

Pilgrims travelling for Umrah or Hajj in 2026 must present a valid meningococcal ACWY certificate, with polio and yellow fever vaccines required for travellers from affected countries and flu vaccination strongly advised.

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