Hajj & Umrah

Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the upcoming key dates for the 1448 AH Umrah season. According to the ministry’s 1448 AH Umrah calendar, the issuance of Umrah visas and the entry of pilgrims into Saudi Arabia for the new season will begin on 14 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to 31 May 2026. ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/1448-ah-umrah-visa-dates/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31">Read more</a>

Health Ministry Explains Hajj Vaccine Booking Process on Sehhaty Platform

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has explained how pilgrims can book Hajj vaccinations through “Sehhaty,” the government’s official digital health app, ahead of the 1447 AH Hajj season. The ministry noted that Sehhaty is a unified platform that enables pilgrims to complete all required health procedures in one place. The app is part of the ... <a title="Health Ministry Explains Hajj Vaccine Booking Process on Sehhaty Platform" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-vaccine-booking/" aria-label="Read more about Health Ministry Explains Hajj Vaccine Booking Process on Sehhaty Platform">Read more</a>

SFDA Issues Medication Clearance Guidelines for Hajj Pilgrims

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has outlined the regulations and procedures for pilgrims who need to carry medications containing narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances for personal use during their stay in the Kingdom. What Pilgrims Need to Apply According to the SFDA, applicants must submit a copy of their passport, a valid medical ... <a title="SFDA Issues Medication Clearance Guidelines for Hajj Pilgrims" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/sfda-medication-clearance-for-hajj-pilgrims/" aria-label="Read more about SFDA Issues Medication Clearance Guidelines for Hajj Pilgrims">Read more</a>

Hajj Leave in Saudi Arabia: HRSD Clarifies Rules for Private Sector Employees

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has published guidelines detailing the conditions under which employees in the Kingdom are entitled to paid leave to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. According to HRSD, an employee is entitled to a paid leave of between 10 and 15 days to perform Hajj, inclusive of the ... <a title="Hajj Leave in Saudi Arabia: HRSD Clarifies Rules for Private Sector Employees" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-leave/" aria-label="Read more about Hajj Leave in Saudi Arabia: HRSD Clarifies Rules for Private Sector Employees">Read more</a>

Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules

If you’re an expat living in Saudi Arabia, this is one announcement you really cannot afford to ignore right now. Saudi Arabia has officially activated its Makkah entry restriction system ahead of Hajj 2026 — and the rules are stricter, the fines are higher, and the whole process is now fully digital. Whether you need ... <a title="Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/makkah-entry-permit-for-hajj-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules">Read more</a>

Hajj 2026 Package Bookings Open for Domestic Pilgrims

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of the booking phase for Hajj packages for those wishing to perform the pilgrimage from within Saudi Arabia, including citizens and residents with valid residency permits, for the 1447 AH Hajj season. The booking process is available through the “Nusuk” application and website, following the data ... <a title="Hajj 2026 Package Bookings Open for Domestic Pilgrims" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open/" aria-label="Read more about Hajj 2026 Package Bookings Open for Domestic Pilgrims">Read more</a>