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Last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 8:32 AM (Saudi time)
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.
Iran has resumed Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia after a six-month suspension, sending 18,000 pilgrims in the first phase while around five million voucher holders remain on the waiting list.
Saudi Arabia has launched a 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa allowing up to 90 cumulative days of stay, though pilgrims must book a Nusuk package and permit for every visit.
Saudi Arabia recorded a 22.5% rise in Umrah visa arrivals at the start of the 1448 AH season, with 931,500 pilgrims entering the Kingdom, led by Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq.
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