Saudi, GCC Citizens Allowed Umrah Visits Until May 3 Amid Travel Rules
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Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens are permitted to perform Umrah pilgrimage until May 3, 2026. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (TGA) has warned airlines against transporting individuals who violate Hajj regulations to Makkah and other holy sites. This affects religious travel and the management of pilgrim flows during a sensitive period for Islamic worship.
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- •Saudi Arabia and GCC citizens have a deadline of May 3, 2026, to perform Umrah.
- •The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation issued warnings to carriers about transporting Hajj violators.
- •The restrictions aim to regulate access to Makkah and other holy sites during the pilgrimage season.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Saudi authorities enforce strict checks on carriers transporting pilgrims pilgrimage security and order will improve, reducing unauthorized entries and potential disruptions at holy sites
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