Saudi Arabia has announced a major change in its Umrah visa policy, reducing the visa validity from three months to just one month. Pilgrims must now enter the country within 30 days of visa issuance, or the visa will be automatically canceled. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified that while entry must occur within one month, the duration of stay in Saudi Arabia remains up to three months. This decision comes ahead of the cooler months, preparing for a large influx of pilgrims to Mecca and Medina. Since June, over four million foreign pilgrims have arrived, surpassing last year’s total. Analysts note that the growth in Umrah participation highlights rising global interest among Muslims in visiting the holy sites.
Saudi Arabia has shortened the validity period of Umrah visas from three months to one month. Under the new rule, pilgrims must enter Saudi Arabia within one month from the date of visa issuance. The Kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that this regulation will take effect from November 1.
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