Saudi Arabia hasn't added new entry requirements for Umrah in 2026, but some things did change for Pakistanis: you need a Nusuk permit, a Riaz ul Jannah permit is allowed once every 365 days, visas include a food voucher of about SAR 20 a day, airports check vaccination certificates, and the last entry date is 23 March 2027.
Last updated: · Sources: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Press Agency, Pakistani press
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What changed this season is permits, deadlines and paperwork, not who may travel. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MoHU) told Asharq Al-Awsat on 16 September 2026 that there are no new requirements for Umrah arrivals, while Pakistan has tightened its own side. Every change, with its date and source:
| Rule | What it means for you | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nusuk Umrah permit | Book your Umrah slot in Nusuk before going to Masjid al-Haram. Only one active Umrah permit at a time; book the next after it ends. | 1 Jun 2026 (1448 season) | MoHU FAQ |
| Rawdah once every 365 days | A new Riaz ul Jannah permit is issued only 365 days after your last one, booked in Nusuk. | Announced Oct 2026 | MoHU via Ajel |
| Nusuk food voucher | About SAR 20 per day of stay, built into the visa or package for Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt. | 1 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 (Aug 2026) | The News, ProPakistani |
| Multiple-entry Umrah visa | Valid 365 days, up to 90 days in total; each trip still needs a package and a permit. Approved online platforms can sell packages. | Announced 20 Jul 2026 | SPA, Asharq Al-Awsat |
| 1448 season deadlines | Last visa 9 Mar 2027, last entry 23 Mar 2027, last departure 7 Apr 2027. | Announced May 2026 | MoHU calendar |
| Airport vaccination checks | Border Health Services check your vaccination certificate before you board. | Peshawar 25 Oct 2026; Karachi 20 Nov 2026 | DNA News, The Nation |
| Pakistan's Umra Rules | Written service agreement for every group; complaint within 60 days, decided within 45. | Notified Jul 2026 | The News |
| FIA Standing Order 07/2026 | No offloading on verbal orders; every decision written and recorded in IBMS. | Announced Oct 2026 | Pakistan Observer |
The basics are the same as last season. The Saudi Umrah visa fee is still about SAR 300 plus compulsory insurance, and you still need a passport with at least six months' validity; our Umrah visa fee and documents guide has the full list in rupees. An Umrah visa is still issued only with a service package of accommodation and transport booked through an approved agent, so a "visa only" is not available (MoHU FAQ). You can stay up to 90 days.
Under current Saudi rules, women can perform Umrah without a mahram. For your specific case, ask us on WhatsApp at 0330-3786333. Saudi Arabia dropped the male-guardian requirement for women pilgrims in October 2022 (Arab News). See our women's Umrah guide.
Yes, Nusuk is compulsory: every pilgrim needs an Umrah permit from Nusuk before performing Umrah at Masjid al-Haram. The permit is a time slot for your Umrah, separate from your visa. Permits for the 1448 season opened on 1 June 2026, and the ministry's FAQ says you can hold only one active Umrah permit at a time; once it has been used or has expired, you can book the next one (MoHU FAQ).
To log in to Nusuk you register with your passport number, visa number, date of birth, nationality, mobile number and email. Your permit then shows in both Nusuk and Tawakkalna.
Nusuk Masar is a different thing: it is the ministry's platform for Umrah companies and agents, used for programmes, contracts and visa requests (masar.nusuk.sa). Pilgrims do not need to log in to it.
A Rawdah permit can now be booked only once every 365 days. In October 2026 the ministry said a new Riaz ul Jannah permit is issued only 365 days after the previous one, and only through Nusuk (MoHU via Ajel). The permit itself is free.
The same report mentions an "Immediate Track" for visitors already near the mosque. Timings for men and women differ and change, so check the open slots in Nusuk.
The last day to enter Saudi Arabia for Umrah this season is 23 March 2027. The full calendar from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is below.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Umrah visas and entry open | 31 May 2026 |
| Nusuk permits and entry to Makkah open | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Ramadan 1448 (expected) | 8 Feb – 8 Mar 2027 |
| Last day to get an Umrah visa (1 Shawwal 1448) | 9 Mar 2027 |
| Last day to enter Saudi Arabia (15 Shawwal) | 23 Mar 2027 |
| Last day to leave (30 Shawwal) | 7 Apr 2027 |
Ramadan 1448 sits inside the season and its seats fill early. See our Ramadan Umrah packages 2027 for live group dates. The multiple-entry visa also cannot be used in the Hajj season; for Hajj information, see our Hajj guide.
Children of every age can go for Umrah, but each child, including infants, needs their own passport, a B-Form and their own Umrah visa; a child cannot travel on a parent's passport (Visawala). Vaccination checks at Pakistani airports apply to children too, so ask your doctor which doses fit your child's age and read our Umrah vaccination requirements guide. Check children's Nusuk and Rawdah rules in the app before you fly.
For practical tips see Umrah with children, and for room options see our family Umrah packages.
Child prices: Child (without bed): typically PKR 230,000. Infant: typically PKR 90,000. These vary by package, so please confirm on WhatsApp. See our family Umrah packages for the full package options.
Pakistan added three things this year. First, the Umra Rules, 2025, notified in July 2026 under the Haj and Umrah (Regulation) Act 2024, set duties for the companies that send Umrah groups: each must sign a service agreement, keep a system record of every service sold, and bring the whole group back on time; begging and absconding are banned. If services are not provided, you can complain to the complaint committee within 60 days, and it must decide within 45 days (The News).
Second, FIA Standing Order 07/2026 (October 2026) says no passenger may be offloaded on verbal instructions; every decision must be written and recorded in the Integrated Border Management System, as reported by Pakistan Observer; the FIA has not published the text.
Third, airport vaccination checks are back. Border Health Services ended the Peshawar exemption at 10:00 on 25 October 2026 (DNA News), and Karachi's checks start at 10:00 on 20 November 2026 (The Nation). Lahore had not announced a date as of 25 October 2026, and our customers report that Islamabad airport is also checking Umrah vaccination certificates. Full details are in our vaccination guide.
Our advice: check that your agent holds a valid licence, ask for the licence number, and make sure your group's visa and bookings are confirmed in the official system before you pay in full. Diyanat Travels' licence number is DTS-12187.
Pakistani Umrah visas now include a meal voucher of about SAR 20 per day of stay. From 1 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 (August 2026), Saudi Arabia made a meal service part of Umrah programmes for pilgrims from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt (ProPakistani, The News). It is linked to your visa with a code and used at restaurants registered on Nusuk in Makkah and Madinah. You do not buy it separately: it is part of the visa or package cost. Our Umrah visa fee guide shows how it affects the price.
When you book a group with us, we check your passport, B-Forms and vaccination papers before the visa is applied and confirm the season deadlines against your dates.
Our team helps you book your Nusuk permit and Rawdah slot in the app. You make the booking in your own Nusuk account, and we show you how to pick a time slot and where to find your permit.
Compare our Umrah packages and the dated Umrah price in Pakistan list, or send your city and dates on WhatsApp 0330-3786333. First time? Start with our first-time Umrah guide.
Umrah ke naye qawaneen 2026: Urdu mein khulasa
Saudi Arabia says there are no new entry requirements for Umrah. What changed for the 1448 season is practical: every Umrah needs a Nusuk permit, a Riaz ul Jannah permit is allowed once every 365 days, Pakistani visas include a food voucher of about SAR 20 a day, and the last entry date is 23 March 2027. Pakistan has also added its own Umra Rules, FIA offloading rules and airport vaccination checks.
Yes. You need an Umrah permit issued through Nusuk before performing Umrah at Masjid al-Haram, and you can hold only one active Umrah permit at a time. Registration asks for your passport number, visa number, date of birth, nationality, mobile number and email. A Riaz ul Jannah visit also needs a Nusuk permit. Our team helps you book your Nusuk permit and Rawdah slot in the app.
With a booked Rawdah permit, once every 365 days. In October 2026 the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said a new permit can be issued only 365 days after the previous one, booked in Nusuk. An Immediate Track option near the mosque has also been reported. Timings for men and women vary, so check the slots in Nusuk.
For the 1448 season the last day to get an Umrah visa is 9 March 2027, the last day to enter Saudi Arabia is 23 March 2027 and the last day to leave is 7 April 2027, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah calendar. Ramadan 1448 is expected from about 8 February 2027, so Ramadan Umrah falls inside the season.
Yes. Each child, including infants, needs their own passport, a B-Form and their own Umrah visa; a child cannot travel on a parent's passport. Carry the child's vaccination record as well. Rules for children's Nusuk and Rawdah permits can change, so check them in the app before you travel.
Yes, if your documents or answers do not satisfy FIA immigration or if you lack a required vaccination certificate. Since October 2026, FIA Standing Order 07/2026 says an officer cannot offload you on verbal orders; the decision must be written and recorded in the IBMS system. Check that your travel agent holds a valid licence, and carry your return ticket, hotel booking and vaccination certificate.
It is a meal voucher of about SAR 20 per day of stay that Saudi Arabia added to Umrah visas for Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt from 1 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448. It is linked to your visa and built into the visa or package cost, so you do not buy it separately. You use it at restaurants registered on Nusuk in Makkah and Madinah.
Ask the company for its licence number and check that the licence is valid. Before you pay in full, make sure your group's visa and bookings are confirmed in the official system. Under Pakistan's Umra Rules, you can complain to the complaint committee within 60 days of your return if services were not provided.
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