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Dernière mise à jour : 5 Aug 2026, 10:59 AM (heure saoudienne)
Pilgrims travelling for Umrah or Hajj in 2026 must present a valid meningococcal ACWY certificate, with polio and yellow fever vaccines required for travellers from affected countries and flu vaccination strongly advised.
Saudi Arabia has launched early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season, introducing unified service packages, three package categories, and mandatory training for Hajj staff.
Saudi Arabia's 1448 AH Umrah season is under way, with visas issued from May 31, 2026, final visa issuance on March 9, 2027, last entry March 23, and departure by April 7, 2027.
EASA has warned airlines to avoid Iraqi and Iranian airspace until 31 August 2026, a measure that may lengthen and reroute flights for Umrah pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia.
The official 1448 AH Hajj calendar sets out the season's key dates, with electronic wallet transfers via Nusuk Masar from 15 July, package contracting from 29 July, and Hajj visa issuance beginning in late January 2027.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has expanded multilingual religious guidance in the prayer rooms of hotels around the Grand Mosque for the 1448 AH Umrah season, pairing scholarly lessons with digital screens.
Hajj Ministry approves evaluation results of international pilgrim service providers for 2026 Hajj season Saudi Gazette
Tune Talk offers free e-Roaming in Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrims SoyaCincau
Makkah Ranks 5th, Madinah 7th Most Visited Cities in World in 2025 The Islamic Information
Makkah ranks 5th, Madinah 7th among world’s top cities for international visitors in 2025 Saudi Gazette
Saudi unveils SAR100,000 fine for Hajj, Umrah firms in major overstay crackdown Gulf Business
Indonesia seeks stronger partnership with Saudi for Hajj supply chain ANTARA News