Umrah Visas Now Require a Verified Nusuk Hotel Booking for 1448
For the 1448 AH season, every Umrah visa must be linked to a verified hotel booking and pre-arranged transport through the Nusuk platform, a measure aimed at curbing scams.
دنیا بھر اور سعودی عرب کے معتبر خبر رساں ذرائع سے تازہ ترین خبریں
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آخری بار تجدید: 16 Sep 2026, 10:23 AM (سعودی وقت)
For the 1448 AH season, every Umrah visa must be linked to a verified hotel booking and pre-arranged transport through the Nusuk platform, a measure aimed at curbing scams.
Saudi Arabia has reopened the Umrah season for 1448 AH, resuming visa issuance on May 31 and pilgrim entry to Makkah from June 1, 2026, under a fixed operational calendar.
Saudi Arabia recorded more than 11.29 million Umrah performers between October and December 2025, according to new GASTAT figures, with international pilgrims slightly outnumbering domestic ones.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after performance reviews found low service levels and regulatory violations ahead of the 1448 season.
Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app now offers a zero-data feature that lets Umrah pilgrims access permits, maps and emergency contacts without mobile data or Wi-Fi.
Under Saudi Arabia's expanded policy for the 1448 AH season, holders of tourist, business and transit visas can perform Umrah provided the visa is linked to Nusuk and a permit is issued through the app before entering Makkah.
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