Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: the last group of Umrah performers to depart before 7 April 2027
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the 1448 AH Umrah season calendar, including the dates for issuing visas, the entry of Umrah performers into the Kingdom and Makkah, and the issuance of permits via the "Nusuk" app, as well as dates related to contracts and electronic services for the coming season.
The issuance of Umrah visas and the entry of Umrah performers into the Kingdom begins on 14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to 31 May 2026, while Umrah performers' entry into Makkah and the issuance of Umrah permits via the Nusuk app begin on 15 Dhu al-Hijjah, corresponding to 1 June 2026, according to a post on the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's LinkedIn account.
The ministry set 1 Shawwal 1448 AH, corresponding to 9 March 2027, as the deadline for issuing Umrah visas, while 15 Shawwal 1448 AH, corresponding to 23 March 2027, will be the last date for Umrah performers to enter the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stressed that 30 Shawwal 1448 AH, corresponding to 7 April 2027, will be the last date for Umrah performers to depart, and called on Umrah companies and overseas agents to adhere to the approved dates and the instructions it has issued, strengthening the system's ability to receive the Guests of God and provide them with quality services during the season.
The ministry explained that the Umrah season calendar began on 25 Ramadan 1447 AH, corresponding to 4 March 2026, with the launch of a service for booking appointments to sign preliminary agreements between Umrah companies and overseas agents as part of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026.
The forum was held and the agreements signed on 30 March and 1 April 2026, followed by a workshop on 25 Shawwal to discuss lessons learned from the previous Umrah season and the proposed solutions for the 1448 AH season, with the participation of the sectors working in the Umrah system, and then preparatory meetings with Umrah companies and overseas agents.
The ministry noted the launch of overseas agent qualification services and the approval of final contracts with Umrah companies via the electronic track on 24 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1447 AH, corresponding to 11 May 2026.
On 25 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1447 AH, corresponding to 12 May 2026, it also launched the contracting service between Umrah companies and service providers, covering accommodation, transport, catering and enrichment services, as well as package design via the electronic track.
These steps are part of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's efforts to boost operational efficiency, improve the experience of the Guests of God and raise the readiness of the Umrah system ahead of the coming season.
To view the post on the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's LinkedIn account, click here.
