Saudi Arabia sets SR100,000 fine for firms hiding Umrah overstayers
Saudi Arabia's Public Security has warned that Hajj and Umrah firms face fines of up to SR100,000 for failing to report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period.
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Saudi Arabia introduces one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa
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.
Umrah visa arrivals rise 22.5% as new 1448 season gathers pace
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.
Grand Mosque smart systems cut pilgrim wait times to nine minutes
Saudi Arabia's digital overhaul of the Grand Mosque has cut pilgrim transport waits from two hours to nine minutes and now manages 38 million iftar meals digitally, part of a push to make the site among the world's smartest by 2030.
Saudi Arabia makes medical certificates mandatory for Hajj 2027 visas
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah now requires all Hajj 2027 pilgrims to upload medical certificates to Nusuk before visa approval, with the quadruple meningitis vaccine mandatory and polio, yellow fever and flu jabs required or advised.
Haramain railway expands fleet to move more pilgrims
The Haramain High-Speed Railway is expanding its fleet with 20 new Talgo trains due by 2028-2031, adding capacity for the millions of pilgrims travelling between Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah.
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Is It Safe to Perform Umrah Now? - Wego Travel Blog
Is It Safe to Perform Umrah Now? Wego Travel Blog
Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Kemenhaj Urged to Prepare Mitigation Measures for Umrah Pilgrims - Kompas.com
Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Kemenhaj Urged to Prepare Mitigation Measures for Umrah Pilgrims Kompas.com
Singapore urges umrah pilgrims to postpone Saudi Arabia travel amid attacks - The Online Citizen
Singapore urges umrah pilgrims to postpone Saudi Arabia travel amid attacks The Online Citizen
Riyadh attack: Activities in Makkah, Madinah proceed as usual - The Malaysian Reserve
Riyadh attack: Activities in Makkah, Madinah proceed as usual The Malaysian Reserve
From the Jersey Shore to Makkah: An Off-Season Guide to Planning Umrah and Hajj - OCNJ Daily
From the Jersey Shore to Makkah: An Off-Season Guide to Planning Umrah and Hajj OCNJ Daily
Umrah by Bus from the GCC: Road Routes to Makkah in 2026 - Wego Travel Blog
Umrah by Bus from the GCC: Road Routes to Makkah in 2026 Wego Travel Blog