The umrah visa process is predicted to restart from 31st May 2027 while umrah is set to open up for the international pilgrims from 1st June 2027. The first set of pilgrims should start arriving in Saudi Arabia around 6th June 2027, after the issuance and process of visas issued from 1st June 2027. These dates will only be predictions until the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah release an official statement.
Annually, there comes a time when umrah stops for the Hajj period where the authorities can concentrate fully on the Hajj pilgrims. After the conclusion of the Hajj, there is a very quick reset of Makkah before reopening umrah. This is what you can expect from the 2027 season as a UK pilgrim.
Milestone | Expected Date (2027) | Hijri Date | What It Means |
Umrah visa processing resumes | 31 May 2027 (estimated) | Late Dhul Hijjah 1448 | New Umrah visa applications begin being processed via Nusuk and licensed agents |
Umrah officially reopens | 1 June 2027 (estimated) | 1 Muharram 1449 | Official start of the new Umrah season |
First pilgrims expected to arrive | Around 6 June 2027 (estimated) | Early Muharram 1449 | Allowing for visa processing time after the reopening date |
All dates beyond the confirmed Hajj window are current projections based on the Islamic calendar and previous years’ patterns (2026). The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah always issues the final, official confirmation closer to the time, so pilgrims should treat these as planning estimates rather than fixed dates.
Not always. While the Umrah season generally reopens for most nationalities at the same time, some pilgrims may experience short delays due to:
UK pilgrims should confirm current eligibility with a licensed Umrah agent or the official Nusuk platform before finalising bookings, particularly for travel in the first couple of weeks after reopening.
However, the Umrah season following Hajj becomes an exceptionally unique time to travel because of the tranquil atmosphere at the Haram following the conclusion of the Hajj season. The process of visa applications for the 2027 Umrah will be reopened from 31 May 2027, while the season will be officially opened from 1 June 2027, with the first batch of pilgrims arriving by 6 June 2027.
This, however, is subject to moon sighting and Ministry announcement; hence always verify any information before making travel arrangements.
If you have plans to travel during the post-Hajj Umrah season from the United Kingdom, reach out to Taqwa Tours to help you choose the appropriate Umrah packages and visa application route.
Umrah is expected to officially reopen for international pilgrims on 1 June 2027, with visa processing resuming just before that, from 31 May 2027. This remains an estimate until officially confirmed.
Once visas issued from the 1 June reopening date have had time to process, the first pilgrims are expected to arrive around 6 June 2027.
Saudi authorities need a short preparation period to clean and reorganise Makkah, transition hotels back to Umrah use, and reset the Nusuk visa system before international pilgrims can return.
Not necessarily. Some nationalities may see short delays due to visa policy, health requirements, or bilateral agreements, so it’s worth confirming eligibility with a licensed agent before booking.
No. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Hajj and the post-Hajj reopening shift roughly 10–11 days earlier each Gregorian year, so the 2027 dates will differ from both 2026 and 2028.
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Written By: Yasir Ali
A senior advisor at Taqwa Tours with over a decade of Umrah planning experience. Every article is written by our in‑house travel experts who have guided thousands of pilgrims from the UK. We share only accurate, up‑to‑date information to help you prepare for your journey.
