Hajj & Umrah | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Sun, 17 May 2026 04:17:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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 Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31 https://ksaexpats.com/1448-ah-umrah-visa-dates/ Sun, 17 May 2026 04:14:16 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/1448-ah-umrah-visa-dates/ Ministry Clarifies Umrah Visa Validity and Departure Deadline Before HajjThe 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. ... Read more

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]]> Health Ministry Explains Hajj Vaccine Booking Process on Sehhaty Platform https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-vaccine-booking/ Tue, 12 May 2026 05:12:24 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-vaccine-booking/ hajj_vaccination_booking_sehhatySaudi 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 ... Read more

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]]> SFDA Issues Medication Clearance Guidelines for Hajj Pilgrims https://ksaexpats.com/sfda-medication-clearance-for-hajj-pilgrims/ Tue, 05 May 2026 13:28:06 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/sfda-medication-clearance-for-hajj-pilgrims/ sfda_hajj_pilgrim_clearanceThe 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 ... Read more

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]]> Hajj Leave in Saudi Arabia: HRSD Clarifies Rules for Private Sector Employees https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-leave/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:08:45 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-leave/ hajj_leave_rulesSaudi 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 ... Read more

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]]> Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules https://ksaexpats.com/makkah-entry-permit-for-hajj-2026/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:08:20 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/makkah-entry-permit-for-hajj-2026/ makkah_entry_permitIf 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 ... Read more

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]]> Hajj 2026 Package Bookings Open for Domestic Pilgrims https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:23:35 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:19:25 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:36:21 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:05:53 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:24:23 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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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