Iran resumes Umrah after six-month pause with 18,000 pilgrims
Iran has resumed Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia after a roughly six-month pause, with 18,000 pilgrims in the first phase and about five million voucher holders still waiting.
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Iran has resumed Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia after a roughly six-month pause, with 18,000 pilgrims in the first phase and about five million voucher holders still waiting.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah offers a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days with a pooled 90-day stay, letting pilgrims make repeat visits, though it cannot be used during the Hajj season.
GASTAT data show more than 15.2 million people performed Umrah in the first quarter of 2026, and the new 1448 AH season has opened with a 22.5 percent rise in international arrivals.
Saudi Arabia has welcomed 250 Umrah pilgrims from 23 African countries to Madinah under King Salman's Guests Program, which is hosting 1,000 worshippers from around the world at the King's expense this year.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published a Legal Awareness Guide in 14 languages and launched a Know Your Rights campaign covering accommodation, transport, catering and complaint procedures for pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia's 1448 Umrah season introduces a 30-day entry window, mandatory verified bookings and pre-arrival health checks before permits are issued.
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