In November 2024, Pakistan implemented stricter measures to prevent the misuse of visas for the Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Earlier in September, Saudi authorities alleged that Pakistani ...

Saudi Arabia Visa: Saudi Arabia has reportedly revised its travel rules, restricting visa issuance for citizens of 14 countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, however, there is no ...

An estimated 1.8 million Muslims from around the globe are preparing for a life-changing spiritual journey: Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. In 2025, Hajj will begin on June 4 and ...

In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9. Saudi Arabia's Nusuk Hajj platform is the only official channel for visa ...

Saudi Arabia has reopened its e-visa portal for tourists and Umrah pilgrims, days after concluding the annual Hajj pilgrimage that saw over 1.6 million participants from more than 150 countries. The e ...

Personal, family, tourist, transit, work visas and more now eligible for Umrah Saudi Arabia allows all visa holders to perform Umrah, ministry confirms Source: General authority for Care of the Two ...

Saudi Arabia authorities are now closely checking the movement of pilgrims, and Umrah operators in the UAE are advising people to book their transport and accommodation before applying for a visa, ...

Days after the successful completion of Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah visa applications, signalling the start of a new cycle for Muslims eager to undertake the minor pilgrimage. The ...

Saudi Arabia is enforcing stricter regulations to prevent misuse of Umrah and visit visas for Hajj. Understanding the differences between Hajj and Umrah visas is now crucial for Indian pilgrims. With ...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced new amendments to the Umrah visa regulations, under which visas will now be automatically cancelled 30 days after issuance if the ...

Saudi Arabia has announced a major change to its Umrah visa policy. Under the new rules, pilgrims must enter the country within one month of visa issuance. Previously, they had three months to travel.

Zimam Riyaz was brimming with hope as he prepared to embark on his long-awaited Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. With his bags packed, the 22-year-old was waiting for a final call from the travel ...