The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that international pilgrims will no longer be granted an Umrah visa without first confirming and documenting their housing contracts through the “Nusuk Masar” digital platform.
The regulation, which came into effect at the start of the new Umrah season on June 10, 2025 (14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH), applies to all pilgrims arriving from abroad.
The announcement was made by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah via its official X account.
Under the new rule, all Umrah service providers — including companies, establishments, and authorised foreign agents — must book accommodations only in hotels licensed by the Ministry of Tourism,