Saudi Arabia Announces Final Umrah Visa Deadlines
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has set final deadlines for the 2026 Umrah season: the last date to issue Umrah visas is 1 Shawwal, pilgrims must enter the kingdom by 15 Shawwal, and all Umrah visitors must depart before 1 Dhul Qada as the season ends. These measures aim to manage pilgrim flow and ensure orderly completion of the season.