Saudi ArabiaUmrah Season 1448 AH: Key Dates and Rules for Pakistani Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published the calendar for the 1448 AH Umrah season. Visa issuance opened on 31 May 2026 (14 Dhul-Hijjah 1447), and pilgrims have been able to arrive and book Umrah permits in the Nusuk app since 1 June. The season now runs to the spring of 2027. With winter and Ramadan the busiest months for Pakistani families, here are the dates that matter and the rules that most often catch pilgrims out.
What Pakistani pilgrims need for Umrah this season
All documents must be original or certified by the issuing department. Never submit forged papers.
Passport valid for at least 6 months
With the same name spelling on your passport, tickets and hotel booking.
Umrah visa through an approved operator
Pakistani pilgrims apply through an authorised Umrah company working through the Saudi Nusuk system.
Nusuk-registered hotel booking
A verified booking in Makkah and Madinah is needed for the visa, even if you plan to stay with relatives.
Meningitis (ACYW) vaccination
Taken at least 10 days before arrival, with a valid certificate.
Polio vaccination certificate
Required for travellers from Pakistan under Saudi health rules. Get it recorded on an official certificate before you travel.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Choose your dates inside the season
Plan around the last entry date of 23 March 2027, especially for last-ten-nights Ramadan trips.
Package and hotel booking
We confirm hotels, transport and flights through Nusuk-registered providers.
Visa application
Your visa is filed through the approved operator. Enter Saudi Arabia while the visa's entry window is still open.
Nusuk permit for Umrah
Book your Umrah permit slot in the Nusuk app, as your operator instructs.
Depart by the final date
All Umrah pilgrims must leave by 7 April 2027 (30 Shawwal 1448).
Season dates at a glance (official calendar)
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah told Umrah companies and their overseas agents to stick strictly to these dates.
Processing Time & Consular Submission Centers in Pakistan
Last Umrah visa issuance is 9 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448); last entry is 23 March 2027
Timelines are based on typical consular adjudication schedules and may fluctuate during peak holiday windows.
Islamabad & Karachi Consular Facilities
Biometrics and physical passports are lodged at VFS Global Islamabad/Karachi or authorized Gerry's Visa Drop Box counters in Blue Area Islamabad.
Common Refusal Reasons & How to Avoid Them
Frequently Asked Questions (Saudi Arabia)
When does the Umrah season 1448 end for Pakistani pilgrims?
The last Umrah visa can be issued on 9 March 2027, the last entry is 23 March 2027, and pilgrims must leave by 7 April 2027.
Can I stay with relatives in Makkah on an Umrah visa?
You still need a verified hotel booking through Nusuk-registered providers for the visa to be processed.
Can women perform Umrah from Pakistan without a mahram?
Saudi rules allow women to travel for Umrah without a mahram. We can arrange group travel if you would prefer company.
Which vaccines are required for Umrah from Pakistan?
The meningococcal ACYW vaccine at least 10 days before arrival, and polio vaccination for travellers from Pakistan under Saudi health requirements.
This guide is based on statutory rules from official authorities (Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: Umrah Season Calendar for 1448 AH (17 May 2026); Saudi Press Agency: Umrah season calendar 1448 AH). Consular fees and immigration rules are verified on a continuous basis. Our advisers confirm the current government tariff before submission.
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