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umrah 4d ago

Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, valid 365 days with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, to ease repeat pilgrimages.

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hajj 4d ago

Bangladesh Hajj 2027 registration closes 24 September, quota 78,500

Bangladesh has set 24 September 2026 as the final, non-extendable deadline for Hajj 2027 registration, with a national quota of 78,500 pilgrims allocated for the season.

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umrah 5d ago

Nusuk Card discount program offers pilgrims savings across the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a Nusuk Card discount program, giving pilgrims savings across retail, transport, food, hospitality and healthcare, applied instantly when the card is scanned at participating outlets.

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hajj 5d ago

Medical fitness certificate now required before a Hajj 2027 visa

Saudi Arabia now requires a medical fitness certificate, processed through Nusuk Masar, before issuing any Hajj 2027 visa. Clearance is assessed against a list of disqualifying conditions and is separate from vaccination rules.

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saudi 5d ago

Saudi Arabia approves 73 companies to serve domestic Hajj 2027 pilgrims

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has accredited 73 companies to provide housing, transport, catering and support services for domestic pilgrims during the 2027 Hajj season, urging pilgrims to contract only through official channels.

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hajj 5d ago

Saudi Arabia sets new media accreditation rules for Hajj 2027 coverage

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj has introduced new accreditation rules for foreign media covering the 2027 Hajj, requiring registration through Nusuk and partnership with a Saudi-based media establishment.

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