Saudi Arabia Opens Umrah Visa Applications for After-Hajj Season

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has commenced issuing Umrah visas for the post-Hajj season.

The new Umrah season begins with the start of the Islamic year on Muharram 1.

According to media reports, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia is following directives from the leadership to accommodate a larger number of pilgrims and offer specialized services to meet their needs.

Previously, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had paused the issuance of Umrah permits for a month starting May 23. This was done to ensure the comfort of Hajj pilgrims arriving from around the world.

The ministry announced that Umrah visa issuance would resume via the Nusuk App from 15 Zil-Hajj, which corresponds to June 21. They emphasized that resuming Umrah visa issuance will facilitate the smooth arrival of Umrah pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.

According to the ministry, this annual initiative follows immediately after the Hajj season, utilizing the ministry’s expertise to implement technical and field programs that serve Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and enhance their pilgrimage experience.