Umrah for Indian Passport Holders Living Abroad: NRI Guide 2026

Rules by where you live

UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain

• Use the GCC resident eVisa with your valid residence permit (Emirates ID, QID, civil ID, resident card or CPR).
• Your residence permit should stay valid for the whole trip, and ideally for three months after.
• You can fly in under three hours, or travel by road through land borders.

See our country guides for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.

Living inside Saudi Arabia

Iqama holders do not need a visa. Book your Umrah permit in the Nusuk app. Read Umrah from inside Saudi Arabia.

UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Australia

• Residence status (PR, green card, work or study permit) does not by itself make an Indian passport eligible for the eVisa.
• If you hold a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa, check eVisa eligibility on the official portal.
• Otherwise apply for an Umrah visa as an Indian national, through an authorised provider.
• Carry proof you can re-enter your country of residence — airlines often ask.

Country guides: UK, USA, Canada, Australia.

Should I apply from India or from where I live?

Apply based on where you will start the journey and which passport you travel on. If you fly to Saudi Arabia from Dubai, use your UAE residence route. If you visit family in India first and fly from Hyderabad or Kochi, you can apply as an Indian national — see our step-by-step India guide.

Families with mixed passports

Many NRI families include a parent on an Indian passport and children with British, American, Canadian or Australian passports. That is fine. Each person applies on their own passport's route, then you book the same flights and hotel. Women travelling without a mahram should read our women, children and seniors guide.

Documents checklist for NRIs

• Passport valid for at least six months from arrival
• Residence permit or visa of your country of residence (for Indian passport holders)
• Recent passport-style photo on a white background
• Confirmed hotel booking and return ticket
• Health insurance where required
• Vaccination records if asked (meningitis is often requested)

Full list: Umrah visa documents checklist.

Five mistakes we see from NRIs

1. Assuming a green card or PR qualifies an Indian passport for the eVisa.
2. A Gulf residence permit that expires during the trip.
3. Applying on one passport and travelling on another.
4. Booking non-refundable flights before the visa is issued.
5. Planning dates inside the Hajj season, when tourist-visa Umrah is closed.

Plan your budget

Use our Umrah cost calculator — choose your departure city and switch currency to AED, SAR, GBP, USD and more.

Get help

Not sure which route fits your family? Ask our visa assistant or talk to a specialist on WhatsApp. Rules change often, so always confirm on official Saudi portals before booking.