Saudi Arabia releases 16-language Umrah and Visit Guide for pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published a step-by-step Umrah and Visit Guide in 16 languages on haj.gov.sa, featuring interactive maps, QR codes and links to digital services.
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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 9:27 AM (Saudi time)
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published a step-by-step Umrah and Visit Guide in 16 languages on haj.gov.sa, featuring interactive maps, QR codes and links to digital services.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa allowing repeat entries with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, though it cannot be used during the Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia recorded a 22.5 percent rise in Umrah arrivals this season, with more than 1.27 million international pilgrims entering the Kingdom. Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq led the numbers, and 75 percent arrived by air.
Saudi Arabia has completed a full cloud migration of its Hajj and Umrah Data Center, which serves more than 20 million pilgrims a year and powers the Nusuk platform, the Electronic Hajj and Umrah Portal and over 500 digital services.
Saudi Arabia suspended 21 Umrah companies on 14 July 2026 after inspections found regulatory violations and poor service, reinforcing its push for stricter oversight ahead of the new Umrah season.
For Hajj 2027, Saudi Arabia has made completion of a mandatory training programme a condition for the visas and permits that external Hajj offices need, part of broader reforms including integrated packages and a three-tier structure.
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