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آخر تحديث: 3 Nov 2026, 6:04 AM (بتوقيت السعودية)
Saudi Arabia has made completion of a state-led training program mandatory for Hajj office staff to obtain visas and permits for the 2027 season, alongside a priority accommodation reservation window running to August 13, 2026.
Saudi Arabia's Hajj 2027 reforms introduce an integrated service model combining accommodation, transport and catering, alongside expanded biometric screening and the Nusuk Card digital ID.
Saudi Arabia requires all Umrah pilgrims aged one and above to show proof of a quadrivalent ACWY meningococcal vaccine, alongside new heat-safety measures for the summer season.
One of the world's largest cooling systems keeps the Grand Mosque in Makkah between 22C and 24C, protecting pilgrims from extreme summer heat.
Saudi Arabia has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for one year, allowing pilgrims a cumulative stay of up to 90 days across several visits.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published an official Umrah and Visit Guide in sixteen languages, offering step-by-step instructions from pre-travel preparation through the performance of the rituals.
PMHU 4/2026 Changes to the Mechanism for the Provision of Hajj Pilgrim Services Veritask
Hajj Ministry suspends 8 Umrah companies and foreign agents for accommodation violations Saudi Gazette
‘Tawakkalna’ Enables Viewing of Hajj Permits at Makkah Entrances, Screening Points, and Ports to Facilitate Movement Procedures وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Multiple-entry Umrah visa: What pilgrims must do before each Saudi visit Gulf Business
Makkah Ranks 5th, Madinah 7th Most Visited Cities in World in 2025 The Islamic Information
Saudi Arabia introduces year-long multiple-entry Umrah visa The Arab Weekly