Saudi Arabia approves unified national visa platform
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved a single national visa platform under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming to streamline how visas are issued and managed across the Kingdom.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.