Saudi Arabia warns Umrah pilgrims that overstaying visas after April 29 will result in fines, imprisonment, or deportation as part of preparations for Hajj season Authorities emphasise that violating ...

Madinah al Munawwarah: Brought in by the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2025 or UZF 2025 is set for a mega start today i.e. Monday April 14, 2025 at the ...

Saudi Arabia officially closed its doors to incoming Umrah pilgrims on Sunday, April 13, 2025, as it moves into full preparation mode for this year’s Hajj season. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ...

Service providers face SR100,000 fines for failing to report overstaying Umrah pilgrims According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, today is the final date for foreign pilgrims performing Umrah ...

Saudi Arabia has announced it will deport or jail Umrah pilgrims violating visa rules and failing to leave the country by April 29. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed April 29 as the final ...

AhlulBayt News Agency: The first phase of this year’s Umrah pilgrimage for Iranian pilgrims has officially concluded, with approximately 192,000 Iranians having completed the journey to Saudi ...

All Umrah pilgrims must leave the country by April 29, marking the end of the Umrah pilgrimage season, said the ministry. As the Umrah pilgrimage season is set to begin, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of ...

Umrah Visa Issuance Halted for 14 Countries, Confusion Surrounds Hajj Travel Plans(SPA/AFP) Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens ...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that April 29 (coinciding with Dhul Qada 1) will be the final day for foreign Umrah pilgrims to exit the Kingdom, as preparations ...

Here is everything you need to know about an Umrah visa, who is eligible to apply, and whether it can be used to perform the Hajj if you are travelling from India. An Umrah visa is a special ...

In a bid to enhance support for pilgrims, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a comprehensive digital guide in 16 languages, including Urdu, to assist worshippers from around ...

Saudi authorities have significantly strengthened security in Makkah during the busy Umrah season in Ramadan, deploying over 200 smart screens at the city’s main Control Centre to monitor and ...