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Hajj & Umrah
Entering Makkah during the Hajj season
Residents whose iqama was issued outside Makkah need an entry permit in the weeks before Hajj.
General information, not advice. This page summarises publicly available rules in plain language. It is not legal advice or a recommendation to take any action. Procedures, fees and fines change without notice and can differ by case. The official portal below is the only authoritative source.
Key figures
- Exempt
- Makkah-issued iqama, valid Hajj permit, or a work permit for the holy sites
Steps
- Check the dates. In 2026 the restriction ran from 13 April to 31 May; the dates change each year with the Hijri calendar.
- If you work in Makkah during this period, your employer requests the permit for you through Muqeem.
- If you live in Makkah with family or have another reason, apply in Absher under the Makkah entry permit service.
- Travel only once the permit shows as approved. Pending permits are turned back at checkpoints.
Last checked: 2026-10-24. Confirm current rules on the official source: absher.sa