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Dernière mise à jour : 16 Sep 2026, 10:23 AM (heure saoudienne)
Official GASTAT data shows more than 15.2 million people performed Umrah in the first quarter of 2026, with domestic pilgrims making up nearly two-thirds and international arrivals travelling mostly by air.
Saudi Arabia has launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, though each visit still requires a Nusuk service package and permit, and the visa is paused during Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia has clarified that the new 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa still requires a fresh Nusuk service package and permit for every visit, with a pooled 90-day stay limit.
From August 14, 2026, catering became a compulsory part of Umrah packages for pilgrims from Egypt, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, turning meals from an optional extra into a contracted, monitored service.
Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app has added six new features, including a Tawaf and Sa'ee round tracker, live crowd levels, interactive mosque maps, a Qibla finder, in-app travel booking and an AI assistant.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released the official 1448 AH Umrah calendar, setting March 9, 2027 as the final visa issuance date and March 23, 2027 as the last day for pilgrims to enter the Kingdom.
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