Last date for Umrah visa holders to leave is 18 April
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has announced a set of organizational arrangements and procedures in preparation for the 1447 AH Hajj season, including barring residents from entering Makkah without a permit from today, 13 April 2026, and setting 18 April 2026 as the last date for those who arrived on an Umrah visa to leave the Kingdom.
The ministry explained that residents wishing to enter Makkah from Monday 25 Shawwal 1447 AH, corresponding to 13 April 2026, must obtain official permits from the competent authorities, and those without them will be barred from entry, according to a post on the Saudi Ministry of Interior account on X.
Exempt from this are holders of a residency ID issued in Makkah, those with a Hajj permit, or those with a permit to work at the Holy Sites issued electronically via "Absher Individuals" and the "Muqeem Portal" in integration with the "Tasreeh" platform.
The ministry also set Saturday 1 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH, corresponding to 18 April 2026, as the last date for those who arrived in the Kingdom on an Umrah visa to leave, as part of measures aimed at organizing movement before the Hajj season begins.
In the same context, it announced the suspension of Umrah permits via the "Nusuk" platform for citizens of the Kingdom and GCC states, residents in the Kingdom and holders of other visas, from Saturday 18 April 2026 until Sunday 31 May 2026, corresponding to 14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH.
The ministry also stressed that holders of all types of visas will not be allowed to enter or stay in Makkah, except for those holding a Hajj visa, from 18 April 2026.
The Ministry of Interior called for compliance with the instructions regulating the Hajj season and cooperation with the relevant authorities to ensure the security and safety of the Guests of Allah, stressing that violators of these instructions will be subject to statutory penalties.
To view the post on the Saudi Ministry of Interior account on X, click here.
