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آخر تحديث: 8 Aug 2026, 10:37 AM (بتوقيت السعودية)
Saudi Arabia has added zero-data offline access to the Nusuk app, letting pilgrims with a Saudi SIM use permits and in-mosque navigation without an internet connection, in cooperation with STC, Mobily and Zain.
Saudi authorities have confirmed fines of up to SR100,000 for Umrah firms that fail to report overstaying pilgrims, alongside SR50,000 fines, jail and deportation for individuals who overstay their visas.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days, letting pilgrims enter the Kingdom several times within a cumulative 90-day stay.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reported a 22.5 percent rise in Umrah arrivals, with more than 1.27 million international pilgrims recorded so far this season.
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.
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.
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