Saudi Arabia launches Package Visa bundling flights, hotels and entry
Saudi Arabia has launched a Package Visa pilot that lets eligible travelers obtain a tourist visa together with flights, accommodation and other services in a single booking.
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Umrah pilgrims face summer heat as Saudi enforces new safety rules
With Makkah temperatures topping 42C, Saudi authorities are enforcing digital crowd-management and safety rules for Umrah pilgrims arriving this summer.
India's Hajj 2027 applications close July 20 as quota nears 175,000
India's Hajj Committee has opened Hajj 2027 registration with a strict July 20 deadline, a digital draw in late July, and new AI-driven pilgrim services.
Over 232,000 Pakistanis register for Hajj 2027 in first two weeks
Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs says more than 232,000 pilgrims registered for Hajj 2027 in the first 14 days of a fully digital, mandatory campaign.
New Umrah visa rules for 2026-2027: Nusuk registration and shorter validity
New Umrah rules for 2026-2027 make Nusuk registration mandatory for all pilgrims, cut entry visa validity to 30 days, and require confirmed hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued.
Health and vaccination requirements for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims in 2026
Pilgrims travelling for Umrah or Hajj in 2026 must present a valid meningococcal ACWY certificate, with polio and yellow fever vaccines required for travellers from affected countries and flu vaccination strongly advised.
From Around the Web (Page 3 of 14)
Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s request for extra 2027 Hajj slots - Blueprint Newspapers
Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s request for extra 2027 Hajj slots Blueprint Newspapers
2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia declines Nigeria’s request for additional slots - Tribune Online
2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia declines Nigeria’s request for additional slots Tribune Online
2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia declines Nigeria’s request for additional slots - Tribune Online
2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia declines Nigeria’s request for additional slots Tribune Online
2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s request for more slots - Punch Newspapers
2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s request for more slots Punch Newspapers
Makkah Mayoralty opens applications for Hajj 2027 catering contract - Saudi Gazette
Makkah Mayoralty opens applications for Hajj 2027 catering contract Saudi Gazette
First Hajj Flight from Malaysia Heads to Saudi Arabia under Makkah Route Initiative - spa.gov.sa
First Hajj Flight from Malaysia Heads to Saudi Arabia under Makkah Route Initiative spa.gov.sa