HAJJ and UMRAH updates

Visa holders may stay 90 days in total and must secure an Umrah permit before every visit The Ministry of Hajj said pilgrims holding the visa must purchase services through a licensed Umrah provider on the Nusuk platform and obtain an Umrah permit before travelling to the kingdom.Supplied Dubai: Saudi Arabia has advised pilgrims using multiple-entry Umrah visas that they …

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  According to the ministry, Nusuk Hajj 2026 is the only authorized digital platform for registration under the Direct Hajj Program, which enables eligible Muslims from these countries to apply directly without intermediaries or external agents. Registration has begun on 15 Rabi’ Al-Thani 1447 AH, corresponding to October 7, 2025. The ministry said that the platform, supervised by its teams, …

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced new amendments to Umrah visa regulations, reducing the validity of the entry visa from three months to one month from the date of issuance. However, the validity period for stay after a pilgrim’s arrival in the Kingdom remains unchanged at three months, according to sources quoted by Al Arabiya. The new …

 The All Ceylon Hajj Tour Operators Association (ACHTOA), the national body representing 28 licensed Hajj tour operators, elected its new Executive Committee for 2025/2026 at the Annual General Meeting held on Monday , October 20 at the Mandarina Hotel, Colombo 03. Authorized on 24 February 1997 by the Minister of Trade under Section 3(b) of the Societies Ordinance (Chapter 123), …

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that holders of all types of visas may perform Umrah while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  The ministry said the measure comes as part of its efforts to streamline procedures for Umrah performers and broaden access to services within the Hajj and Umrah system, in support of the objectives of Saudi Vision …