RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduced the graduation of visa issuance for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH) on Sunday, February 8, similar to Sha’ban 20.
This early launch is a part of an accelerated timeline designed to boost service readiness and make sure the consolation of pilgrims roughly 4 months forward of the rituals, in alignment with the Kingdom’s Imaginative and prescient 2030.
The ministry confirmed that contracts overlaying 100% of companies on the holy websites for pilgrims arriving from overseas have been finalized, together with all lodging contracts in Makkah by way of the Nusk platform. It reported that 750,000 pilgrims have registered thus far, with packages booked for 30,000 pilgrims immediately from their house nations.
As well as, roughly 485 camps have been allotted for worldwide pilgrims on the holy websites, and 73 Hajj affairs places of work have accomplished their fundamental contractual preparations. Coordination stays ongoing with Hajj affairs places of work and repair suppliers each inside and out of doors the Kingdom.
Issuing visas at this early stage displays a proactive planning strategy for the Hajj season, contributing to a extra organized expertise and enhancing the effectivity of companies offered to thousands and thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.
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The initiative varieties a part of a complete set of organizational and technical measures, together with the completion of service contracts on the holy websites, the approval of lodging and transportation agreements, and the preparation and allocation of camps to make sure easy operations and forestall challenges throughout the season.
