Post-Hajj Umrah Visas Exceed 190,000: Saudi Ministry

IQNA – More than 190,000 Umrah visas have been issued to pilgrims from outside Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the new Umrah season that began after the conclusion of Hajj.

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced this in a statement, SPA reported. 

The ministry had previously declared the official start of the Umrah season on Tuesday, 14 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1446 AH (June 10, 2025), with visa applications made available through the "Nusuk" platform.

This marks a new phase in facilitating pilgrimage services, in line with efforts to enhance the pilgrim experience.

According to the ministry, the issuance of Umrah permits began on Wednesday, 15 Dhu Al-Hijjah (June 11), via the “Nusuk” app, the unified digital platform providing government services to pilgrims and visitors.

The platform enables users to book and issue permits easily, in addition to offering a wide range of digital services to support and enhance the Umrah experience.

The early surge in Umrah visa applications follows a highly successful Hajj season, characterized by streamlined procedures, improved performance, and upgraded technical infrastructure, all contributing to greater efficiency in services provided to pilgrims and Umrah performers.

Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics announced that the total number of Hajj pilgrims this year reached 1,673,230.

Source: qazinform.com