Key Takeaways
- Umrah visa issuance began on 30 May 2026 (14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH), the day Hajj 2026 concluded
- Entry into Makkah and access to Umrah permits via the Nusuk app opens from 1 June 2026
- The new Umrah season runs until 7 April 2027, when the final departure deadline falls
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah began issuing Umrah visas on 30 May 2026 — corresponding to 14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH — allowing international pilgrims to travel to the Kingdom once again following the conclusion of Hajj 2026.
Entry Into Makkah Opens 1 June
From 1 June 2026, pilgrims holding valid Umrah visas can enter Makkah and obtain Umrah permits through the Nusuk app. Once the permit is secured through the platform, pilgrims may proceed to Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) to perform their Umrah.
Pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia on a tourist e-visa outside the Hajj season are also required to obtain an Umrah permit before performing the pilgrimage.
Full 1448 AH Umrah Season Calendar
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah published the complete calendar for the 1448 AH Umrah season. Key dates are as follows:
| Gregorian Date | Hijri Date | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2026 | 14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | Umrah visa issuance begins; pilgrims allowed to enter Saudi Arabia |
| 1 June 2026 | 15 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | Entry into Makkah and Umrah permit issuance via Nusuk app begins |
| 1 September 2026 | — | Final date for issuing Umrah visas for the new season |
| 23 September 2026 | — | Final entry date for Umrah pilgrims into Saudi Arabia |
| 23 March 2027 | 15 Shawwal 1448 | Final deadline for pilgrim entry |
| 7 April 2027 | 30 Shawwal 1448 | Final departure deadline for pilgrims |
The Ministry worked with Umrah companies and external agents in the months leading up to the season to finalise agreements and qualify service providers.
How to Apply
Pilgrims can apply for an Umrah visa through the Nusuk Umrah portal or through external agents approved by Saudi authorities.
