Foreign visitors and pilgrims 2025
The 2025 Guest Service Program Report for Haj and Umrah highlights the achievements of the pilgrim service system. In 2025, the number of visitors arriving from abroad exceeded 19.5 million, representing a 114% increase compared to 2022. Satisfaction levels were high, reaching 91% among pilgrims and 94% among Umrah performers. Additionally, 87 initiatives were implemented in partnership with 60 entities, and the number of eligible historical sites increased to 87, welcoming over 55 million visits to strengthen the connection to Islamic heritage. The report also recorded the involvement of more than 184,000 volunteers. Makkah ranked fifth globally in hosting international visitors, while Medina ranked seventh in tourism performance. A total of 15.03 million visas were issued, predominantly for Umrah, reflecting ongoing improvements in services and the achievement of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.
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