JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched streamlined procedures to facilitate the departure of Umrah pilgrims.
It urged them to coordinate with Umrah corporations to substantiate journey schedules and full check-out preparations with their lodging suppliers.
The ministry suggested pilgrims to make sure well timed switch to the airport and to reach at the least 4 hours earlier than departure.
Authorities reiterated that the ultimate deadline for Umrah visa holders to go away the Kingdom is Dhul Qa’dah 1, 1447, comparable to April 18, 2026, stressing that overstaying will lead to penalties together with fines, imprisonment and deportation.
The Ministry of Inside emphasised that residents and residents should not transport, make use of, shelter or help pilgrims who overstay their visas, warning that violators will face strict penalties, together with fines, jail phrases and deportation.
Related authorities additionally known as on Umrah service suppliers to promptly report any circumstances of overstaying, noting that failure to report violations will lead to monetary penalties.
