Hajj & Umrah | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:37:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png Hajj & Umrah | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 Hajj 2026 Package Bookings Open for Domestic Pilgrims https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:23:35 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open Hajj 2026 Package Booking Open for Domestic PilgrimsThe 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 ... Read more

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]]> Hajj 2026 Registration Open for Saudi Citizens & Residents https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2026-1447ah-registration-for-residents/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-2026-1447ah-registration-for-residents Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:19:25 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2026-1447ah-registration-for-residents/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-2026-1447ah-registration-for-residents domestic hajj registration 2026The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially announced the opening of registration for Hajj 1447 AH (2026) for both Saudi citizens and expatriate residents living inside the Kingdom (domestic pilgrims). Registration is now open via the Nusuk app and the official website (nusuk.sa), while package selection and payment will begin on 15 Ramadan 1447 AH. Who Can Register The Ministry has set clear eligibility ... Read more

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]]> How to Register for Hajj 2026 via Nusuk: A Step-by-Step Guide https://ksaexpats.com/nusuk-hajj-2026-registration-process/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=nusuk-hajj-2026-registration-process Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:36:21 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/nusuk-hajj-2026-registration-process/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=nusuk-hajj-2026-registration-process nusuk hajj registration 2026 stepsPerforming Hajj in 2026 (1447 AH) is easier than ever — thanks to Nusuk, the official platform of Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MOHU), pilgrims from eligible countries can now register, choose a package, and pay online.   Here’s how to get started, in ten simple steps:   1. Create an Account Visit the official Nusuk site (hajj.nusuk.sa), ... Read more

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]]> How to Get the Digital Visitor ID Card for Umrah Visa Holders in Saudi Arabia https://ksaexpats.com/digital-visitor-id-umrah-visa-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=digital-visitor-id-umrah-visa-saudi-arabia Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:05:53 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/digital-visitor-id-umrah-visa-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=digital-visitor-id-umrah-visa-saudi-arabia Umrah visa Digital IDIf you are visiting Saudi Arabia on an Umrah visa, you no longer need to carry your passport everywhere. Instead, you can show a Digital Visitor ID for identity verification while inside the Kingdom. This digital card includes your: You can get your Digital Visitor ID through either the Tawakkalna app or the Absher app. Below is the simplest method using Tawakkalna. ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Launches New Digital Platform for Hajj Permits: Tasreeh https://ksaexpats.com/tasreeh-platform-hajj-permits/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=tasreeh-platform-hajj-permits Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:24:23 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/tasreeh-platform-hajj-permits/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=tasreeh-platform-hajj-permits Hajj PermitThe Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), has launched a new digital platform called Tasreeh. This platform will make it easier for people to get permits for Hajj. What is the Tasreeh Platform? Tasreeh is a unified online system that issues permits for entering Makkah and the holy sites during ... Read more

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]]> Hajj 2025 Travel Restrictions for Expats in Saudi Arabia Explained https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2025-rules-for-expats-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-2025-rules-for-expats-saudi-arabia Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:06:26 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2025-rules-for-expats-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-2025-rules-for-expats-saudi-arabia Makkah permit: Hajj 2025 rules for expatsThe Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has announced important rules and procedures for the upcoming Hajj season 2025. These steps are taken to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely for everyone involved, especially the Guests of Al-Rahman. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Umrah Entry and Exit Rules 2. Entering Makkah – ... Read more

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]]> Nusuk App Adds New Options for Praying at Rawdah Sharif https://ksaexpats.com/nusuk-booking-praying-rawdah-al-sharif/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=nusuk-booking-praying-rawdah-al-sharif Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:46:54 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/nusuk-booking-praying-rawdah-al-sharif/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=nusuk-booking-praying-rawdah-al-sharif Rawdah SharifThe Nusuk platform, operated by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, has introduced two new features to simplify the process for pilgrims to book and pray at Rawdah Sharif in the Prophet’s Mosque, Madinah. The first feature is an instant booking option. Pilgrims can book multiple visits to Rawdah Sharif throughout the year, as long ... Read more

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]]> GCC Residents Can Now Perform Umrah Anytime https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-gcc-residents-year-round-umrah/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-gcc-residents-year-round-umrah Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:42:03 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-gcc-residents-year-round-umrah/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-gcc-residents-year-round-umrah Umrah For Gcc ResidentsSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah throughout the year. This initiative aims to make the pilgrimage more accessible and convenient for GCC residents. Umrah packages can be booked through “Nusuk,” the official digital platform for pilgrimage services in Saudi Arabia. ... Read more

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]]> A Simple Guide to Saudi Arabia’s 4-Day Stopover Visa https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-apply-saudi-4-day-stopover-visa/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-apply-saudi-4-day-stopover-visa Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:15 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-apply-saudi-4-day-stopover-visa/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-apply-saudi-4-day-stopover-visa Everything You Need to Know About Saudi Arabia’s 96-Hour VisaSaudi Arabia offers travelers a convenient option to explore its rich culture and heritage during short stays with the 4-day Stopover Visa, also known as the 96-hour Transit Visa. This visa is designed for travelers who are passing through Saudi Arabia and want to make the most of their layover or transit period. Importantly, this ... Read more

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]]> Planning Your Hajj? Here’s the Weather for the Next 28 Years https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-average-temprature-future-years/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-average-temprature-future-years Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:08:18 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-average-temprature-future-years/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-average-temprature-future-years Planning Your Hajj Here’s the Weather for the Next 28 YearsHajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are physically and financially able. Interestingly, the timing of Hajj rotates through the different seasons every 34 Hijri years. This means that over this period, pilgrims will experience ... Read more

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