Pakistan unveils four-year Hajj policy for 2027 to 2030
Pakistan has approved its first multi-year Hajj framework, letting pilgrims pick a year from 2027 to 2030 and reserve a place with a deposit through a fully digital, first-come waiting list.
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Last updated: 24 Sep 2026, 10:08 AM (Saudi time)
Pakistan has approved its first multi-year Hajj framework, letting pilgrims pick a year from 2027 to 2030 and reserve a place with a deposit through a fully digital, first-come waiting list.
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved a unified national visa platform under the Foreign Ministry to issue and manage all visas, part of a wider digital transformation drive.
Saudi Arabia's priority reservation window for Hajj 2027 accommodation in Makkah and Madinah runs until August 13, 2026, as the Kingdom rolls out an integrated service model.
Saudi Arabia is introducing a mandatory Nusuk meal voucher that will add 20 Saudi riyals per day to the cost of an Umrah visa, starting with pilgrims from four countries.
For the 1448 Umrah season, Saudi Arabia requires verified hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued and a full pre-arrival data submission before an entry permit is granted.
Saudi Arabia has released its Hajj 1448 (2027) calendar, setting a 26 September 2026 registration deadline and firm windows for package agreements, payments, visa issuance and travel.
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