Umrah is one of the pillars of Islam and must be performed once in the lifetime of every Muslim. It consists of visiting the holy sites of Islam most notably, Mecca and Medina in <\/span>Saudi Arabia<\/span><\/a>, the birthplace of Islam. To be able to complete this holy pilgrimage to Mecca, Muslims living outside of KSA must acquire an Umrah Visa, which allows them to visit Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season and complete their Umrah.<\/span><\/p>\n Individuals planning to perform Umrah have several visa options, with the Umrah visa and the Saudi e-visa being the most common choices,\u00a0 although other types of visas are also available.<\/span><\/p>\n For citizens of 63 eligible countries, the multiple-entry Saudi e-visa offers flexibility, allowing stays of up to 90 days for tourism, cultural events, family visits, and leisure activities. However, it doesn’t allow participation in Hajj or studying.<\/span><\/p>\n If you’re not eligible for the e-visa, you can easily apply for an Umrah visa through an authorized travel agent or a platform like Nusuk.<\/span><\/p>\n To obtain a Saudi e-visa or Umrah visa, applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements. They must be practicing Muslims and at least 18 years old if applying alone. Minors under 18 can apply with a parent or legal guardian, and children aged five and above are allowed to perform Umrah.<\/span><\/p>\n For the Saudi e-visa, applicants must either be citizens or legal residents of one of the 63 eligible countries. Those from other countries must apply for an Umrah visa through an authorized agency.<\/span><\/p>\n Since 2022, Saudi Arabia has eased certain rules, allowing women aged 18 to 65 to perform Umrah without a male guardian, provided they travel in a group and have formal consent from a mahram (husband or father).<\/span><\/p>\n To apply for a Saudi Umrah visa, applicants must provide the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n To apply for an Umrah visa, you have two options based on your eligibility and nationality:<\/span><\/p>\n Step 1<\/b>: Fill out the online e-Visa application form available on The Ministry of Foreign Affairs\u2019 website.<\/span><\/p>\n Step 2<\/b>: Submit visa application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 3<\/b>: Pay visa fees using the secure online payment gateway with a valid credit or debit card.<\/span><\/p>\n Step 4:<\/b> Wait to receive the approved visa.<\/span><\/p>\n The processing time for an online Saudi Umrah visa is typically a minimum of 24 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are two options for the Saudi Umrah Visa:<\/span><\/p>\n 1- A single-entry visa costing between USD $100 to $200 and valid for up to 90 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2- A multiple-entry visa costing between USD $300 and $500 and valid for up to one year.<\/span><\/p>\n You can apply for a Umrah visa with the assistance of a travel agency. Below is the process:<\/span><\/p>\n Step 1:<\/b> Find the right agent or agency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 2:<\/b> Provide them with the documents needed for application submission and pay the fees.<\/span><\/p>\n Step 3:<\/b> Once documents are verified, they are sent to the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry approved Umrah Operator.<\/span><\/p>\n Step 4<\/b>: Umrah visas and insurance are issued and delivered to you by your agent\/agency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The processing time will depend on the agency you are working with, so it\u2019s better to check with them; but as a general rule, processing time is around a few days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The cost will depend on the agent you decide to work with and the mark up they charge as their fees.<\/span><\/p>\nWho Needs an Umrah Visa?<\/h2>\n
Eligibility Criteria for Umrah Visa<\/h2>\n
Documents Required for an Umrah Visa<\/h2>\n
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How to Apply for an Umrah Visa?<\/h2>\n
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Umrah Visa Online Application (E-Visa Process)<\/h2>\n
Umrah visa online processing time<\/h3>\n
Umrah Visa E-Visa Cost<\/h3>\n
Applying Umrah visa Through Travel Agents<\/h2>\n
Applying for an Umrah Visa Through Travel Agents \u2013 Processing Time<\/h3>\n
Applying for an Umrah Visa Through Travel Agents – Cost<\/h3>\n
How to Prepare for Umrah<\/h2>\n
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