Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that 1 Shawwal 1447 AH will be the last date for issuing Umrah visas for arrivals from outside the Kingdom, as part of organizational measures aimed at controlling operations and ensuring the smooth movement of Umrah pilgrims before the end of the season.
The ministry also set 15 Shawwal 1447 AH as the final date for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom, as part of operational preparations to receive the Guests of Al-Rahman in accordance with the approved organizational plans, enhancing the readiness of the services system provided to them.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also explained that 1 Dhu Al-Qadah 1447 AH will be the last date for Umrah pilgrims to leave the Kingdom, as part of organizational rules aimed at ending the Umrah season according to the approved operational schedule and preparing for the Hajj season.
This comes within the rules for the final stages set by the ministry for the 1447 AH international Umrah season, announcing the final dates for issuing visas and for Umrah pilgrims' entry into the Kingdom during the month of Shawwal.
Setting these dates comes within the Umrah season calendar, which aims to organize the flow of Umrah pilgrims and raise operating efficiency, helping improve the quality of services provided to the Guests of Al-Rahman and enhancing the experience of performing the rituals smoothly and safely.
The ministry stressed the importance of Umrah companies and pilgrims complying with the set dates, to ensure smooth operational procedures and integrated efforts between the relevant bodies inside and outside the Kingdom.
