The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun issuing Umrah visas for the 1448 AH season and receiving Umrah performers in the Kingdom from today, Sunday 31 May 2026, corresponding to 14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH, following the conclusion of the 1447 AH Hajj season, as part of its preparations to receive Umrah performers and facilitate their arrival.
In its message to the Guests of God, the ministry announced the start of the new Umrah season under the slogan "We bid farewell to pilgrims with prayers and welcome Umrah performers with open arms", reflecting the continued readiness of the Hajj and Umrah system to serve visitors to the Kingdom throughout the year, according to a post on the ministry's account on X.
The start of Umrah visa issuance and the arrival of Umrah performers comes days after the conclusion of the Hajj season, as part of the ministry's preparations to organize the Umrah journey and raise the efficiency of reception and visa services, helping to facilitate their arrival and enable them to perform their rituals with ease.
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah had stressed, during the closing ceremony of the 1447 AH Hajj season on the evening of 12 Dhu al-Hijjah, that the Hajj season does not stop when the rituals end; rather, a new season of preparation begins with it to serve the Guests of God with an experience worthy of them that exceeds their expectations.
Al-Rabiah explained that the achievements of the 1447 AH Hajj season came with the support and attention of the Saudi leadership, adding that the season's work was launched with a clear vision and integration between all entities working in the Hajj system, under the supervision of the Supreme Hajj Committee chaired by Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif.
The Minister of Hajj and Umrah revealed a number of developments for the 1448 AH Hajj season, including developing the holy sites packages to offer options better suited to pilgrims' needs, and launching comprehensive packages that include accommodation, transport and catering services for pilgrims.
The developments also include launching a mandatory training program to qualify members of Hajj affairs offices, as well as announcing the timelines for the work of Hajj affairs offices and Hajj companies for the 1448 AH season.
Al-Rabiah stressed that these steps are part of the ministry's drive to keep improving the experience of the Guests of God and raising the quality of services provided to them through early preparation for the next Hajj season, in parallel with the start of the new Umrah season and the reception of Umrah performers.
To view the post on the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's account on X, click here.
