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Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah • 2026 Standards

Umrah Visa Requirements & Document Checklist

Complete, transparent compliance standards for a smooth pilgrimage. Every passport, flight itinerary, and BRN is audited by our human visa specialists before submission to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah (MoHU).

Core 4 PillarsPassport Validity CheckerScan Studio (Do's & Don'ts)Visa Pathways & BRN RulesInteractive Audit

Pre-Submission Audit

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Passport First & Last Page Required

Clear scans of both first (bio) page and last page. No separate photo needed.

Onward & Return Flights Mandatory

Both onward & return tickets are mandatory. For Host / Iqama visas, return tickets can be submitted post visa approval.

Without BRN Handling

In 15 & 20 Day packages, our company arranges all Hotel & Food BRNs and approvals.

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Mandatory Standards

The 4 Core Pillars of Umrah Documentation

Every pilgrim travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah must satisfy these foundational requirements set by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah.

Pillar 01

Passport First & Last Page

Clear scans of both first page (front bio-page) and last page (address details) are required. Must have 185+ days (approx. 6 months) validity and 2 blank pages.

No Photo Required: Separate passport-size photos are no longer required by Saudi MoHU.
Full 4 corners & MRZ code visible
Pillar 02

Onward & Return Air Tickets

Both onward and return flight tickets are mandatory for all pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia.

Host Iqama Exemption: For Host / Iqama based visas, your return flight ticket can be submitted post visa approval.
Confirmed PNR & Airline Itinerary
Pillar 03

Nusuk Ground Transport

Nusuk-approved transport is mandatory if landing at Jeddah (JED) or Madinah (MED) airport under MoHU regulations.

Authorized Fleets: Ensures approved transfer between airport, Makkah, and Madinah accommodations.
JED & MED Airport Clearance
Pillar 04

Hotel & Food BRN Policy

Required for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & Egypt passport holders across Makkah & Madinah.

Without BRN Service: Our company arranges all BRNs and approvals from all vendors and service providers.
100% MoHU Endorsed Filing

Interactive Diagnostic Tool

Passport Validity Calculator

Under Saudi immigration law, your passport must have at least 185 days (approximately 6 months) of remaining validity on your date of arrival. Use our smart calculator to verify eligibility instantly.

The day your flight lands in Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, etc.
As printed on the front bio-data page of your original passport
Passport is Fully Eligible (185+ Days)717 days remaining (~23.6 months)

Your passport has sufficient validity (185+ days / 6+ months). It meets official Saudi eVisa requirements.

Quality Standards

Passport Scan Specifications & Studio Guide

Avoid government rejections and processing delays by ensuring both your passport first (bio) page and last page scans meet official Saudi Ministry optical recognition standards.

First & Last Page Scan Standard
100% Compliant
PAGE 1: BIO-DATA PAGEALL 4 CORNERS
Photo

P<INDDOE<<JOHN<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

N1234567<8IND8501014M3001014<<<<<<<<<<<<02

LAST PAGE: ADDRESS & FAMILYALL 4 CORNERS
Both First (Bio) and Last (Address) pages included
Zero flash glare on name, expiry date, or address
JPG, PNG, or PDF format (under 5MB per document)

4 Common Mistakes That Trigger MoHU Rejection

✕Missing Last Page

Submitting only the first page without the passport's last page (address/family details) leads to immediate request for re-upload.

✕Flash Reflection & Glare

Direct phone flash creates bright reflections over text or MRZ codes, making OCR reading impossible.

✕Cropped Corners / Edges

Cutting off outer borders or cropping too tight prevents ministry automated edge detection.

✕Fingers Over Data Fields

Holding down passport pages with fingers that cover any numbers or barcode lines triggers rejection.

Human Document Pre-Audit Included: Don't worry if your image isn't flawless. Our document specialists manually review, inspect, and crop your files before filing with Saudi immigration.

Visa Pathways & Policies

Requirements Tailored by Visa Category

Select your intended travel duration or setup below to see the specific document requirements, BRN inclusions, live pricing, and processing timelines.

Short Stay 15 Days & 20 Days (Without BRN)

Most Popular & Convenient

In our Short Stay 15 Days and 20 Days (Without BRN) packages, our company arranges and coordinates for all mandatory Hotel & Food BRNs, ministry endorsements, and approvals from all parties, vendors, and service providers.

Confirmed by your specialist15 Days: ₹15,000 • 20 Days: ₹16,000
Indicative. Your full price is confirmed before payment.

Company-Arranged BRNs

You do NOT need to arrange separate hotel or catering reference numbers. Marhaba Haji issues and coordinates all mandatory Hotel & Food BRNs directly with licensed Saudi vendors on your behalf.

Documents Required From You

  • Passport first (bio) page and last page scans valid for at least 185 days (6 months)
  • Confirmed onward & return flight tickets (both mandatory)
  • Nusuk-approved ground transport (mandatory if landing at Jeddah or Madinah airport)
  • Active WhatsApp number & email address for status notifications

What Marhaba Haji Includes & Arranges

  • Visa application handling
  • Document review before submission
  • Status tracking
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Interactive Document Audit

Are You Ready to Submit Your Documents?

Check off each document item you have prepared. When all mandatory items are checked, proceed directly to submit your application.

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Requirements FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know regarding passport first and last page requirements, onward & return flight rules, Nusuk transport, BRN handling, and solo female travel.

Clear scans of both the first page (front bio-data page showing your photo, personal details, and MRZ strip) and the last page (showing address, parent/spouse details, and booklet numbers) are mandatory. Separate personal passport photos are no longer required.

Yes. Confirmed onward and return flight tickets are both mandatory for all pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia. For standard tourist/Umrah eVisas and BRN packages, confirmed return flights must be submitted during application. However, for visas on a Host / Iqama basis, your return ticket can be submitted post visa approval.

Pre-arranged transport is commonly included with Umrah packages, but you can also use the Haramain High-Speed Railway from Jeddah airport or Madinah, or licensed taxis. Rules for package holders can change, so confirm what your package includes before you fly.

In our Short Stay 15 Days and 20 Days (Without BRN) packages, you do not need to arrange hotel or catering reference numbers yourself. Our company arranges and coordinates all mandatory Hotel & Food BRNs, ministry endorsements, and approvals from all vendors, service providers, and authorities on your behalf.

Your passport must have at least 185 days (approximately 6 months) of remaining validity from your date of application or intended entry into Saudi Arabia. It must also have at least two adjacent blank pages for official immigration stamps.

Yes. Under current Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah regulations, women of all ages are officially permitted to apply for an Umrah visa and travel to Makkah and Madinah without a male guardian (Mahram).

A BRN (Booking Reference Number) is an official electronic code issued through the Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah system. Pilgrims holding passports from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Egypt are required to have confirmed Hotel BRNs covering their entire stay across all cities (Makkah and Madinah) and an approved Food/Catering BRN.

No. You no longer need to provide separate personal passport-size photographs. Only clear scans of your original passport's first (bio) page and last page are required.

Every application submitted through Marhaba Haji undergoes a comprehensive pre-submission audit by human visa specialists. If a passport scan has glare, cropped edges, or unclear text, we guide you to adjust it before submitting to the Saudi Ministry, ensuring a 99.4% first-time approval rate.

Yes. Every individual traveller, regardless of age (including newborn infants and young children), must possess their own individual valid passport and a separate Umrah visa application.

Yes. All official Saudi Umrah eVisas processed through Marhaba Haji automatically include mandatory Saudi health and medical insurance covering emergency medical expenses and hospital care within the Kingdom.

Zero Guesswork. Every File Checked by a Specialist.

Our visa specialists manually audit every document before submission to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah. If anything needs adjusting, we work with you directly before filing.

Your application will be reviewed and submitted according to the applicable requirements. Final visa issuance is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.

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