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Umrah Season Calendar 2027/1448 H: Key Dates to Note

| Source: DETIK Translated from Indonesian | Social Policy
Umrah Season Calendar 2027/1448 H: Key Dates to Note
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Quoting an official update from the Instagram account of the Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@kemenhaj.ri), the following information has been released:

  • 31 May 2026 (14 Zulhijah 14um47 H): The Saudi Arabian government will begin issuing Umrah visas for the 1448 H season.

  • 1 June 2026 (15 Zulhijah 1447 H): Umrah pilgrims may begin entering Saudi Arabia and applying for Umrah permits via the Nusuk application.

  • 9 March 2027 (1 Syawal 1448 H): The deadline for Umrah visa issuance (no further visas for the 1448 H season will be issued after this date).

  • 23 March 2027 (15 Syawal 1448 H): The deadline for entering Saudi Arabia (pilgrims holding Umrah visas must have entered the country before this date).

Distinction Between Hajj and Umrah Visas

Umrah and Hajj visas serve different purposes. As the names suggest, the Hajj visa is specifically for performing the Hajj pilgrimage during the Hajj season, whereas the Umrah visa is used for the Umrah pilgrimage outside of the Hajj season.

According to official statements from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, individuals should avoid using visas for purposes other than their intended function, such as using visit or work visas for Hajj. The risks include heavy fines, deportation, and entry bans.

Key differences between Umrah and Hajj visas include:

  1. Hajj Visa: Used specifically for regular or special Hajj pilgrimages.

  • Issued through official government systems and PIHK (Hajj Organisers).

  • Valid only during the Hajj season (Dzulhijjah).

  • Integrated with official service systems (Nusuk, accommodation, transport, and health).

  • Warning: Do not use any visa other than the Hajj visa for performing Hajj. Risks include entry refusal, deportation, and legal sanctions.

  1. Umrah Visa: Used specifically for performing Umrah outside the Hajj season.

  • Issued through official PPIU (Umrah Organisers).

  • Valid according to the regulations of the Saudi Arabian Government.

  • Integrated with services for Masjidil Haram and Masjid Nabawi.

  • Ensure that the visa used is an official Umrah visa. Avoid using tourist or pilgrimage visas for the purpose of Umrah.

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