Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to prepare early for departure, monitor flight updates and follow baggage requirements. It confirmed that 1 Dhu Al-Qadah is the final date for all Umrah visa holders to leave the Kingdom.
As the Umrah season draws to a close, the ministry said 1 Shawwal is the final date for issuing Umrah visas, while 15 Shawwal is the last date for entering Saudi Arabia on an Umrah visa. Source: the Saudi Press Agency.
The ministry said monitoring updates from airports and airlines, contacting the airline to confirm flight status before heading to the airport, and coordinating with Umrah operators on approved departure times will help organise and simplify travel procedures.
Packing early and checking the airline’s baggage requirements will also help passengers complete departure formalities smoothly and avoid delays that could affect their return journey.
Departing pilgrims may transport Zamzam water provided they follow the applicable rules: bottles must be purchased from approved sales points inside airports, prepared appropriately for carriage, and have a capacity of no more than five litres each.
The ministry said the guidance forms part of its efforts to organise pilgrims’ departures and ensure smooth movement through border crossings, reflecting its commitment to caring for pilgrims and enabling them to complete their rituals and return home with ease and peace of mind. It urged pilgrims to consult the Umrah and Ziyarah Guide on its website for further instructions.
