Saudi Arabia is preparing to handle an expected increase in the number of overseas Muslims arriving in the kingdom to perform Umrah during the final days of Ramadan. The country has put its airports and other entry points on alert to ensure the smooth arrival of pilgrims. The move follows a surge in the numbers of pilgrim arrivals during Ramadan, especially for Umrah.

The deputy chief of the Saudi General Directorate of Passports, Major General Saleh Al Murabah, stated that "full readiness has been raised at all sea, air, and land entry points to secure the smooth finalisation of arrival procedures for pilgrims." The entry points with the highest numbers of pilgrims have been equipped with qualified male and female human resources who can speak various languages and provide high-quality services.

The Grand Mosque in Mecca typically sees a significant influx of Muslims from inside and outside Saudi Arabia during Ramadan. According to the General Presidency in charge of the Grand Mosque, as many as 19.6 million Muslims accessed the holy site for prayers and Umrah during the first 20 days of Ramadan.

As part of its efforts to support Umrah pilgrims, Saudi Arabia has introduced a range of facilities, including for Muslims holding different types of entry visas such as personal, visit, and tourism visas. The country has also made it possible for expatriates residing in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to apply for a tourist visa, regardless of their profession, to perform Umrah.