March 20 Is the Last Date for Umrah Visa Issuance Before Hajj 2026
Key Takeaways
- March 20, 2026 — corresponding to 1 Shawwal 1447 AH — is the final date on which Umrah visas will be issued.
- April 3, 2026 — corresponding to 15 Shawwal 1447 AH — is the last date for Umrah pilgrims to enter Saudi Arabia before Hajj 2026.
- Pilgrims who miss either deadline will need to wait until after Hajj season concludes before travelling for Umrah.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has formally set critical deadlines that every Umrah pilgrim planning to travel must be aware of.
March 20, 2026 — 1 Shawwal 1447 AH marks the absolute final date on which Umrah visas will be issued.
This date coincides with the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the celebration that brings Ramadan to a close. From this date forward, the Ministry will no longer process or issue new Umrah visas as the Kingdom begins the formal transition into 2026 Hajj season preparation.
April 3, 2026 — 15 Shawwal 1447 AH is the last permitted date for Umrah pilgrims to enter Saudi Arabia.
Pilgrims who hold valid Umrah visas issued before the March 20 cutoff must ensure they have entered the Kingdom by this date. Entry after April 3 will not be permitted for Umrah travellers ahead of Hajj 2026.
For anyone still planning to perform Umrah before the deadlines. Visa applications must be submitted and approved before March 20, and travel must be arranged to ensure arrival in Saudi Arabia no later than April 3.
Pilgrims who miss either deadline will not be able to perform Umrah until after the Hajj season concludes and the Kingdom reopens Umrah visa issuance — typically several weeks after Hajj ends.
