Nusuk App Complete Tutorial 2026
The mandatory official platform for all Umrah pilgrims. Book Rawdah slots, Umrah permits, and Ziyarah tours โ all from your smartphone.
Mandatory for All Pilgrims in 2026โ2027
The Nusuk app is the official Saudi government platform required for performing Umrah. Download and register BEFORE your departure โ you cannot complete registration reliably on arrival due to connectivity issues at peak times.
What the Nusuk App Does
Book specific Umrah performance windows during peak periods when crowds are managed through timed entry.
Reserve prayer slots in the blessed Rawdah โ the garden between the Prophet's ๏ทบ tomb and pulpit. Slots are highly limited and in extreme demand.
Book official guided tours to Jabal al-Nour, Jabal Thawr, Mount Uhud, and other sacred historical sites.
Your digital pilgrim identity document for accessing holy sites and services in Makkah and Madinah.
Pre-Departure Setup Guide
Search 'Nusuk' in the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). Download the official app โ it's free.
Register using your email address and a strong password. You will receive a verification email โ check your spam folder.
Input your passport number, expiry date, and nationality exactly as they appear on your travel document.
Once your Saudi visa is approved, add your visa number to the Nusuk profile to unlock pilgrim-specific features.
Upload your photograph and complete any identity verification steps requested. This may take 24โ48 hours.
Turn ON all notifications. Rawdah slots and Umrah permits are released at random times and disappear within minutes.
As soon as you arrive in Madinah, immediately check for Rawdah availability. Slots for the next 24โ48 hours are typically released at midnight Saudi time.
Rawdah Booking โ Critical Tips
- โข Slots are released periodically throughout the day โ there is no fixed release time
- โข Have your Nusuk app open and refresh frequently while in Madinah
- โข Book for the earliest available slot โ do not delay hoping for a 'better' time
- โข Separate bookings are required for men and women (different entrances)
- โข If you miss one slot, keep checking โ cancellations become available regularly
- โข Arrive at the designated entrance 15โ20 minutes before your slot time
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