By Urban Shihemi, June 10,2025.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that it will resume issuing Umrah visas beginning Tuesday, June 10 (14 Dhul Hijjah 1446), just days after concluding the Hajj seasons.
According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the first wave of international pilgrims for the new Umrah season is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The official visa issuance date of June 10 marks the formal opening of the new Umrah cycle, which will extend well into 2026 (1447H).
The reopening of Umrah visas comes on the heels of a successful Hajj season, which concluded in early June 2025. According to official figures shared by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, more than 1.6 million pilgrims from across the globe participated in this year’s pilgrimage.
Saudi authorities traditionally pause Umrah visa issuance several weeks before Hajj begins.
