Nusuk meal voucher to add SAR 20 per day to Umrah visa cost
Saudi Arabia is introducing a mandatory Nusuk meal voucher that will add 20 Saudi riyals per day to the cost of an Umrah visa, starting with pilgrims from four countries.
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Umrah 1448: pilgrims face 'No Booking, No Visa' and pre-arrival checks
For the 1448 Umrah season, Saudi Arabia requires verified hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued and a full pre-arrival data submission before an entry permit is granted.
Saudi Arabia publishes Hajj 2027 roadmap with September registration deadline
Saudi Arabia has released its Hajj 1448 (2027) calendar, setting a 26 September 2026 registration deadline and firm windows for package agreements, payments, visa issuance and travel.
Nigeria pushes to restore 95,000 Hajj quota for 2027 season
Nigeria's NAHCON has begun diplomatic talks to restore its Hajj quota to 95,000 for 2027 after only about 50,000 pilgrims travelled in 2026, alongside reforms to contracts, accommodation and airlift planning.
India's Haj Policy 2027 adds AI management and stricter health screening
India's Haj Policy 2027 introduces AI-assisted pilgrim management, a tighter inspector ratio and two-step medical screening, while keeping the 70:30 quota split. Applications are open and the Qurrah draw is set for July 30.
Saudi Arabia releases 16-language Umrah and Visit Guide for pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published a step-by-step Umrah and Visit Guide in 16 languages on haj.gov.sa, featuring interactive maps, QR codes and links to digital services.