Saudi Arabia starts issuing Umrah Visa from June 10: What pilgrims should know world news

Saudi Arabia has announced that it will resume to release the Umrah Visa starting on Tuesday, June 10 (14 dust Hijah 1446), described as one of the widely safest and most efficient Haj seasons, a few days after concluding the conclusion. According to a confirmation by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah, the first wave of international pilgrims for the new Umrah season is coming on Wednesday, June 11.

Dismantle Timeline and operator’s deadline

The date of release of the official visa of June 10 marks the formal opening of the new Umrah Chakra, which will expand well in 2026 (1447h). In preparation, Umrah companies and international travel agents were directed by the Ministry to finalize their service agreements from 27 May (29 Dhul Kada 1446). This administrative requirement ensures that pilgrims will receive coordinated services on arrival, including housing, transport, and guidance, major elements that are part of comprehensive efforts to improve Saudi Arabia’s pilgrim experience.

A spontaneous infection after a safe and efficient Haj

The Umrah visa reopening comes on a successful Haj season heels, which concluded in early June 2025. According to official data shared by the Haj and Umrah Ministry, more than 1.6 million pilgrims from all over the world participated in this year’s pilgrimage. The scale and logistics of Haj are immense, and this year was no exception. The season was marked by a series of well -executed security and operating measures, contributing to smooth rituals in holy sites of Mecca and Medina. Major operating highlights include:

The success of minimum disintegration and Haj 2025 marked by efficient crowd management has paved the way for a confidence and time returning in Umrah operations.

Why Umrah Visa is temporarily suspended before Hajj

Saudi officials traditionally issued the Umrah visa several weeks before the Haj started. This stagnation is important to ensure that the entire logical, health and safety capabilities of the country focus on adjusting the Haj pilgrimage, especially the Haj pilgrimage, which is on a concentrated time limit and includes a large number of pilgrims compared to Umrah. By temporarily suspending Umrah operations, the state ensures:

What is expected ahead of Umrah Access of the year

Unlike Hajj, which is bound to a specific Islamic lunar period, Umrah is open throughout the year. With the release of the visa, it is now starting again, the Saudi Arabia is preparing to host a new arrival of pilgrims who want to do less pilgrimage in the coming months. According to the ministry, updates will continue in the near future:

As part of its long -term vision, Saudi Arabia is expected to include a lesson in the ongoing modernization and streamlings of the Umrah experience since 2025.