Saudi Arabia approves unified national visa platform
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved a unified national visa platform under the Foreign Ministry to issue and manage all visas, part of a wider digital transformation drive.
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Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved a unified national visa platform under the Foreign Ministry to issue and manage all visas, part of a wider digital transformation drive.
Saudi Arabia's priority reservation window for Hajj 2027 accommodation in Makkah and Madinah runs until August 13, 2026, as the Kingdom rolls out an integrated service model.
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.
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'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.
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