{"id":147863,"date":"2026-05-23T18:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.migrateworld.com\/blog\/post\/\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T18:13:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:13:43","slug":"saudi-arabia-umrah-visa-2026-complete-guide-to-rules-costs-new-nusuk-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.migrateworld.com\/ar\/blog\/post\/saudi-arabia-umrah-visa-2026-complete-guide-to-rules-costs-new-nusuk-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa 2026: Complete Guide to Rules, Costs &#038; New Nusuk Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing Umrah in 2026 requires understanding two things first: which Saudi visa route applies to your nationality and how the official Nusuk system fits into your journey. Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to route Umrah services through approved providers and digital platforms, while the Ministry\u2019s official permit service shows that Umrah permits are issued through the Nusuk app. Eligible visitors can also perform Umrah on a Saudi tourist eVisa, but that does not allow Hajj.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2026 key facts at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Official platform:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nusuk \/ Nusuk app<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tourist eVisa eligibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> citizens of 66 countries can apply online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tourist eVisa validity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 year, multiple entry, with stays of up to 90 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1447 AH Umrah calendar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> last visa issuance 20 March 2026, last entry 3 April 2026, last departure 18 April 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1448 AH season:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> official reopening date should be checked on the Ministry portal once announced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vaccination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meningococcal meningitis vaccination remains mandatory for Umrah travelers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u0622\u062e\u0631 \u062a\u062d\u062f\u064a\u062b:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u0645\u0627\u064a\u0648 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is an Umrah visa?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Umrah visa is the visa route used by Muslims traveling to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.migrateworld.com\/ar\/program\/residency-by-investment\/saudi-arabia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0645\u0644\u0643\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specifically to perform Umrah outside the Hajj period. Saudi official guidance describes it as an electronic visa granted to pilgrims wishing to perform Umrah, and it allows movement between Makkah, Madinah, and other cities in the Kingdom during the permitted stay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Who needs an Umrah visa?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That depends on your nationality and travel route. Many pilgrims still use a dedicated Umrah visa arranged through approved Umrah channels, while visitors from 66 eligible countries can instead apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa, which also permits Umrah outside Hajj. Saudi\u2019s official tourist visa site confirms both the 66-country eligibility figure and that Umrah is permitted on the tourist eVisa, excluding Hajj.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Umrah visa 2026: what changed and what you need to know<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">Rule 1: Nusuk is now central to the Umrah process<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi official guidance makes clear that Umrah services are handled through approved digital platforms and approved Saudi Umrah providers. The Ministry FAQ says the visa can be obtained by designing the Umrah program through an approved electronic platform such as Nusuk, while the Umrah requirements page lists housing, transportation, and field services with an approved Saudi Umrah company as part of the official requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">Rule 2: The Umrah permit itself is issued through the Nusuk app<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ministry\u2019s Umrah Permit Application service says users log in to the Nusuk app, select the Umrah permit service, choose an available date and time, and then issue the permit. That means even when you hold a valid visa, the actual permit slot is still managed through Nusuk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">Rule 3: Umrah can be performed on a Saudi tourist eVisa<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s official tourist visa site states that the tourist eVisa allows tourism, events, family visits, leisure, and Umrah but explicitly excludes Hajj. This is one of the most important practical points for 2026: many travelers no longer need a dedicated Umrah-only visa if they are eligible for the tourist eVisa and are traveling outside the Hajj restriction period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">Rule 4: Hajj restrictions are strictly enforced<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi official guidance states that the tourist visa does not permit Hajj, and seasonal Hajj access controls are enforced through official entry rules and permit systems. For publication, the safest wording is that travelers must not assume a tourist or Umrah visa gives access during Hajj-restricted periods, and they should always follow current Ministry instructions before booking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Umrah visa season 2026: key dates and timeline<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah published the official 1447 AH Umrah calendar for international Umrah performers. The key dates shown on the Ministry page are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start of issuing Umrah visas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10 June 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start of receiving Umrah performers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 June 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Last date to issue Umrah visas for the 1447 AH season:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 March 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Final deadline to enter the Kingdom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 April 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Last date to depart the Kingdom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 18 April 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the next Umrah season is expected to reopen after Hajj, but pilgrims should check the official Ministry of Hajj and Umrah portal for the confirmed 1448 AH announcement<\/span><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility criteria for Umrah visa<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility depends on your nationality, your visa type, and whether you are applying through an approved Umrah service pathway or through the tourist eVisa system. If you are using the tourist eVisa, your nationality must be on Saudi Arabia\u2019s list of eligible countries. If you are traveling on a dedicated Umrah route from outside the Kingdom, your application must be tied to approved service arrangements handled through Saudi-authorized channels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Documents required for an Umrah visa<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core documents remain broadly familiar, but Saudi official guidance now makes service-package confirmation part of the practical process. A clean 2026 list is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u062c\u0648\u0627\u0632 \u0633\u0641\u0631 \u0633\u0627\u0631\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0641\u0639\u0648\u0644<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visa application details<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passport photo, where required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">round-trip or onward ticket<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance policy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">confirmed housing, transportation, and field services package with an approved Saudi Umrah company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">required health documents, especially proof of meningococcal vaccination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any family or sponsor documents needed for your specific case\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Vaccination requirements for Umrah in 2026<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s 2026 Umrah health regulations state that all individuals intending to perform Umrah from all countries must receive a meningococcal meningitis vaccine covering ACYW, with timing rules requiring the dose to be received at least 10 days before arrival. The exact acceptable vaccine type and validity period depend on whether it is a conjugate or polysaccharide vaccine. Additional health requirements can also apply based on nationality or health conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to apply for an Umrah visa<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main practical routes for most travellers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">Option 1: Apply through approved Umrah channels<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi Ministry guidance says pilgrims from outside the Kingdom can obtain the visa by designing the Umrah program through an approved electronic platform such as Nusuk, or through an accredited external agent working through the official system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">Option 2: Apply for a Saudi tourist eVisa<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your nationality is eligible, you can apply online through the official Saudi tourist eVisa portal. The tourist eVisa is a 1-year multiple-entry visa that allows stays of up to 90 days, and Saudi officially states that it permits Umrah, excluding Hajj. After arrival, pilgrims should use the Nusuk app to issue the Umrah permit for the available time slot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Umrah visa online application (eVisa process)<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For eligible nationalities, the Saudi eVisa process is the simpler route:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the online application on the official Saudi tourist visa portal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit passport and personal details<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pay the required fee shown during checkout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wait for issuance, then travel within the visa conditions and use Nusuk for the Umrah permit\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Umrah visa cost 2026<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tourist eVisa fee is shown through the official Saudi eVisa portal during application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated Umrah package pricing varies depending on the approved service provider, accommodation tier, transport, and bundled services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical insurance is part of the Saudi visa ecosystem and is reflected in the official process or package structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you apply through a travel agency, ask for a full itemized quotation covering visa processing, insurance, accommodation, transport, and service fees\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Applying for an Umrah visa through travel agents<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel agents still matter, especially for travelers using the dedicated Umrah route rather than the tourist eVisa. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.migrateworld.com\/ar\/blog\/post\/saudi-arabia-umrah-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi official guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continues to refer to external agents and approved providers in the Umrah process, and the ministry&#8217;s systems connect pilgrims, external agents, Umrah companies, and visa issuance into one official workflow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to prepare for Umrah in 2026<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A practical preparation checklist for 2026 should include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register on Nusuk and understand how your permit will be issued<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm your visa route early<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your housing and transport arrangements are through approved channels if you are using a dedicated Umrah package<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete your meningococcal vaccination on time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor the official Ministry site for seasonal entry deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid travel plans that overlap with Hajj restriction periods unless you hold the correct Hajj authorization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carry insurance, passport copies, and all booking confirmations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow official health and entry guidance right before departure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0626\u0644\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0627\u0626\u0639\u0629<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">How long is an Umrah visa valid after it is issued?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always follow the validity printed on your visa and the seasonal deadlines announced by Saudi authorities, because the season-end cutoff overrides any later personal travel plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">How long can I stay in Saudi Arabia on a tourist eVisa?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s official tourist visa site says the tourist e-visa is valid for one year, is multiple-entry, and allows visitors to spend up to 90 days in the country. It also permits Umrah, excluding Hajj.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">How long does a Saudi Umrah visa application take?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing time depends on whether you apply through the tourist eVisa system or through an approved Umrah provider, and travelers should apply early during peak periods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">Is Nusuk booking mandatory for Umrah in 2026?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nusuk is central to the official Umrah process. Saudi Ministry sources say the Umrah visa can be obtained through approved electronic platforms such as Nusuk, and the Ministry\u2019s permit service says the Umrah permit itself is issued via the Nusuk app. For dedicated Umrah travel from outside the Kingdom, official requirements also include housing, transportation, and field services with an approved Saudi Umrah company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">When does the 1448 AH Umrah season open in 2026?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of the official Saudi sources checked here in May 2026, the ministry page clearly displayed the 1447 AH closing dates, but it did not show a confirmed reopening date yet for the 1448 AH season. Pilgrims should monitor the official ministry portal for the formal announcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #92835e;\">Can I perform Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa in 2026?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. If you hold an eligible Saudi tourist eVisa, Saudi Arabia\u2019s official visa site says you may perform Umrah, but not Hajj. You must still follow official permit and entry rules, including using the Nusuk system where required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Performing Umrah in 2026 requires understanding two things first: which Saudi visa route applies to your nationality and how the official Nusuk system fits into your journey. 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