In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9.

Umrah Visa Issuance Halted for 14 Countries, Confusion Surrounds Hajj Travel Plans(SPA/AFP) Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens from 14 countries, including India. This suspension is set to last until mid-June 2025 ...

Saudi Arabia introduces new visa options for Umrah pilgrims from GCC nations, allowing travel with transit and tourist visas. The initiative, part of Saudi's Vision 2030, aims to enhance ...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development made the decision, which will remain in effect until the end of June 2025, coinciding with the Hajj season, reports Arab Times ...

MakeMyTrip, one of Asia’s leading online travel companies, in partnership with Umrahme, has launched an eVisa service, a solution tailored for Umrah travellers that offers a 90-day single-entry visa ...

"HAAB has informed that due to visa complications, nearly 20,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims are unable to travel for Umrah this Ramadan. Discussions have been held with Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Saudia ...

Umrah visas, business visas, and family visit visas for certain countries are all reportedly set to be temporarily suspended. The last visas will be issued by Saudi authorities by Sunday (April 13 ...

Making it easier to get a visa will encourage more Pakistani travellers to not only visit their friends and family and perform Umrah but will also encourage them to explore Saudi; from Riyadh’s ...

In the run-up to the World Cup, Saudi Arabia and the UAE allowed all ticket holders visa-free entry; many fans took this opportunity to visit Mecca and perform Umrah, the second holiest pilgrimage ...