Saudi nationals and GCC citizens can still perform Umrah
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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that Saudi nationals and GCC citizens can still perform Umrah until early May.
Saudi nationals and GCC citizens will be allowed to perform Umrah until the 15th of Dhul Qada, corresponding to May 3, without the need for a Hajj permit to enter Makkah.
The ministry had previously stated that the last day for visa-holding pilgrims to exit the Kingdom would be the first of Dhul Qada (corresponding to April 19), after which preparations for the Hajj season would begin, marking the transition into the Hajj season as international pilgrims begin arriving in Makkah and Madinah. The ministry emphasised the necessity of adhering to the rules of the Hajj season. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that Hajj must be performed with a valid Hajj visa and shall not be performed with an Umrah visa.
Hajj 2026
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah explained in its statement that applicants wishing to perform Hajj can review the packages and choose the most suitable one, and then issue a booking invoice and pay using the “SADAD” system.
Registration steps for the domestic Hajj 2026 packages
- Login is done through the Nusuk app via the Nafath platform.
- Complete your profile and qualification
- Choose the right package
- Pay the booking fee
- Then issue the Hajj permit.
The ministry clarified that the payment deadline after booking the package is 72 hours and this deadline will be valid until Dhul Qada 27, corresponding to May 14, and then the deadline for payment will be reduced to only 6 hours starting from May 15.
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