Saudi Arabia launches ‘Nusuk Umrah’, new digital platform for international pilgrims | World News

The Saudi Minry of Hajj and Umrah has unveiled the Nusuk Umrah service, a new digital platform for international pilgrims.
Nusuk Umrah
According to the Minry, through Nusuk Umrah, Muslims outside the Kingdom can apply directly for Umrah visas and book their pilgrimage services electronically. Nusuk Umrah eliminates intermediaries and offers a comprehensive suite of options, allowing pilgrims to choose integrated packages or select individual services such as visas, accommodation, transportation, cultural tours, and support services. Users can also customise packages to meet their specific needs.
The platform aims to improve service quality and enrich the pilgrim experience, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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Apart from the website, Nusuk Umrah services can be accessed through mobile apps, on iOS, Android and Huawei platforms.
Available in multiple languages
Nusuk Umrah features a modern, multilingual interface in seven languages and is fully integrated with relevant government systems to ensure a seamless digital experience, the minry said.
‘Nusuk Umrah’ provides multiple payment options and covers all stages from application to visa issuance, the minry said.
Nusuk Umrah is a new option for international Umrah pilgrims, complementing exing channels like accredited agents.Story continues below this ad
The launch of the service is part of the minry’s efforts to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 hosting a greater number of Muslims and providing high-quality and convenient services that enhance the Hajj journey, SPA said.
Hajj pilgrims at Grand Mosque, Mecca (Photo: Reuters)
Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia, which is home to Makkah and Madinah, two of the holiest sites of Islam, sees millions of pilgrims from around the world every year for Hajj and Umrah.
According to the data from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statics, the Kingdom welcomed more than 15 million pilgrims for Umrah in the first quarter of 2025. Out of this, 6.5 million pilgrims came from abroad, while another 8.7 million performed Umrah domestically, the data showed.
In 2025, Saudi Arabia also welcomed more than 1.6 million pilgrims from 180 nations for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.