February 22, 2025 – The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued directions to all airlines operating in the airports of KSA regarding scheduled dates for transferring Umrah passengers to KSA for each Hijri year.

Key dates for the year 2025 are:

1. The entry of Umrah visa holders begins on the 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah each Hijri year (this year June 10)

2. The last date for Umrah visa holders to enter KSA is the 15th of Shawwal each Hijri year (this year April 13)

3. The last date for Umrah visa holders to leave KSA is the 1st of Dhu al-Qi'dah each Hijri year (this year April 29)