New Delhi, May 19 -- The most awaited auspicious time of the year for Umrah pilgrimage is finally here, when scores of devotees participate in Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Umrah visas will be issued from next Sunday, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on 17 May.

According to the Umrah season calendar, the issuance of Umrah visas will begin on 31 May and the arrival of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia will begin from 1 June 2026. Umrah pilgrims must apply for visa through the Nusuk Umrah platform or via other licensed external Umrah agents authorised by the Ministry. Those pilgrims who plan to travel on the Saudi tourist e-visa need Umrah permit through the Nusuk app to perform Umrah outside the Hajj season.

From 1 June...