Umrah Visa FAQs by Country
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UK
Umrah visa from the UK
British passport holders: eVisa, documents, flights and Umrah permits
Can British citizens do Umrah on a tourist visa?
Yes, outside the Hajj season British citizens can perform Umrah on the Saudi tourist eVisa and book their Umrah permit through Nusuk.
How long does the Saudi eVisa take for UK citizens?
Many applications are decided within minutes to a few days, but apply at least a couple of weeks before travel in case of extra checks.
I live in the UK but hold a non-British passport. Can I get the eVisa?
Often yes, if you hold a valid UK visa or residence permit that meets Saudi conditions. Check your eligibility on visa.visitsaudi.com before booking.
Can I book my Umrah permit (time slot) myself if I travel from the UK?
Yes. Once you hold a valid visa, Umrah and Rawdah visit permits are booked through the Nusuk app. Permits are free but slots can sell out in busy periods, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Pakistan
Umrah visa from Pakistan
Pakistani pilgrims: authorised providers, Nusuk, documents and flights
Can Pakistanis get the Saudi tourist eVisa for Umrah?
Pakistani passports are not generally on the eVisa list, but holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen visa that has been used have been eligible. Otherwise a dedicated Umrah visa is the normal route.
Is polio vaccination required for Umrah from Pakistan?
Saudi health rules have required proof of polio vaccination for travellers from Pakistan. Check the current requirement with your operator and the Saudi embassy before travel.
How do I know an Umrah company is genuine?
Check its licence with the Pakistani authorities, ask for written package details, pay into a company account, and confirm your visa is issued in your own name before travel.
Can I book my Umrah permit (time slot) myself if I travel from Pakistan?
Yes. Once you hold a valid visa, Umrah and Rawdah visit permits are booked through the Nusuk app. Permits are free but slots can sell out in busy periods, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
USA
Umrah visa from the USA
US citizens and residents: eVisa, documents, flights and Nusuk permits
Can American citizens do Umrah on a tourist visa?
Yes, outside the Hajj season US citizens can perform Umrah on the Saudi tourist eVisa after booking a Nusuk permit.
Can green card holders get the Saudi eVisa?
Holders of a valid US permanent residence card have been eligible for the eVisa or visa on arrival, subject to Saudi conditions. Confirm on visa.visitsaudi.com.
When is the best time to go from the USA?
Winter months offer cooler weather in Makkah. Ramadan and school holidays are busiest and most expensive.
Can I book my Umrah permit (time slot) myself if I travel from the USA?
Yes. Once you hold a valid visa, Umrah and Rawdah visit permits are booked through the Nusuk app. Permits are free but slots can sell out in busy periods, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Saudi Arabia
Umrah visa from Saudi Arabia
Iqama holders, citizens and visitors: Nusuk permits, no visa needed
Do iqama holders need a visa for Umrah?
No. Iqama residents only need a Nusuk Umrah permit.
Can I do Umrah while visiting Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa?
Generally yes, outside the Hajj season, after booking a Nusuk permit.
How often can residents perform Umrah?
Permit frequency rules have changed over the years, especially during busy seasons. Nusuk shows the dates available to you.
Can I book my Umrah permit (time slot) myself if I travel from Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Once you hold a valid visa, Umrah and Rawdah visit permits are booked through the Nusuk app. Permits are free but slots can sell out in busy periods, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Malaysia
Umrah visa from Malaysia
Malaysian pilgrims: eVisa, licensed agencies, documents and flights
Can Malaysians do Umrah on the Saudi tourist eVisa?
Yes, Malaysians are generally eligible for the eVisa and can perform Umrah outside the Hajj season after booking a Nusuk permit.
How do I check if a Malaysian Umrah agency is licensed?
Check the agency's licence with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and ask for its licence number before paying.
Can I book my Umrah permit (time slot) myself if I travel from Malaysia?
Yes. Once you hold a valid visa, Umrah and Rawdah visit permits are booked through the Nusuk app. Permits are free but slots can sell out in busy periods, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Do women need a mahram for Umrah?
Saudi Arabia has relaxed the mahram requirement for women aged 18 and above travelling on eligible visas, typically with a group or organised arrangement. Rules for younger travellers and specific visa types differ, so confirm your own case before applying.
Indonesia
Umrah visa from Indonesia
Indonesian pilgrims: PPIU agencies, Nusuk, documents and flights
Can Indonesians do Umrah without a travel agency?
Independent Umrah through Nusuk has become possible, but Indonesian regulations have been changing. Confirm the current position with the Ministry of Religious Affairs before booking.
How do I check whether an Umrah travel organiser is licensed?
Look up the organiser on the Ministry of Religious Affairs' official PPIU registry and ask for its licence number.
Can I book my Umrah permit (time slot) myself if I travel from Indonesia?
Yes. Once you hold a valid visa, Umrah and Rawdah visit permits are booked through the Nusuk app. Permits are free but slots can sell out in busy periods, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Do women need a mahram for Umrah?
Saudi Arabia has relaxed the mahram requirement for women aged 18 and above travelling on eligible visas, typically with a group or organised arrangement. Rules for younger travellers and specific visa types differ, so confirm your own case before applying.
Bangladesh
Umrah visa from Bangladesh
Bangladeshi pilgrims: licensed agencies, Nusuk, documents and flights
Can Bangladeshis get the Saudi tourist eVisa for Umrah?
Bangladeshi passports are not generally on the eVisa list, but holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen visa have been eligible. Otherwise use a dedicated Umrah visa.
How long does an Umrah visa from Bangladesh take?
Once documents are complete, electronic Umrah visas are often issued within a few working days, but allow extra time in Ramadan.
Can I book my Umrah permit (time slot) myself if I travel from Bangladesh?
Yes. Once you hold a valid visa, Umrah and Rawdah visit permits are booked through the Nusuk app. Permits are free but slots can sell out in busy periods, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Do women need a mahram for Umrah?
Saudi Arabia has relaxed the mahram requirement for women aged 18 and above travelling on eligible visas, typically with a group or organised arrangement. Rules for younger travellers and specific visa types differ, so confirm your own case before applying.
UAE
Umrah visa from the UAE
Indian expats in UAE: GCC resident eVisa, documents, flights and road travel
Can Indians living in the UAE get the Saudi eVisa for Umrah?
Generally yes. Indian passport holders with a valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID can apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa for GCC residents and perform Umrah outside the Hajj season. Confirm your eligibility on visa.visitsaudi.com before booking.
Can I drive from the UAE to Makkah for Umrah?
Many families drive via the Ghuwaifat–Batha border into Saudi Arabia. Your car needs Saudi insurance at the border and, if it is financed, a no-objection letter from the bank.
Do I need an Indian Umrah visa if I live in the Gulf?
Usually not. As a GCC resident you apply based on your residence, not from India. Only apply as an Indian national if you are not a resident or the portal rejects your eligibility.
How long does the GCC resident eVisa take?
Many applications are decided within minutes to a few days, but apply at least a week or two before travel in case of extra checks.
Qatar
Umrah visa from Qatar
Indian expats in Qatar: GCC resident eVisa, documents, flights and road travel
Can Indians living in Qatar get the Saudi eVisa for Umrah?
Generally yes. Indian passport holders with a valid Qatar ID (QID) and residence permit can apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa for GCC residents and perform Umrah outside the Hajj season. Confirm your eligibility on visa.visitsaudi.com before booking.
Can I drive from Qatar to Makkah for Umrah?
The Abu Samra–Salwa land border is open for travel by car; carry your QID, passport, car registration (Istimara) and buy Saudi motor insurance at the border.
Do I need an Indian Umrah visa if I live in the Gulf?
Usually not. As a GCC resident you apply based on your residence, not from India. Only apply as an Indian national if you are not a resident or the portal rejects your eligibility.
How long does the GCC resident eVisa take?
Many applications are decided within minutes to a few days, but apply at least a week or two before travel in case of extra checks.
Kuwait
Umrah visa from Kuwait
Indian expats in Kuwait: GCC resident eVisa, documents, flights and road travel
Can Indians living in Kuwait get the Saudi eVisa for Umrah?
Generally yes. Indian passport holders with a valid Kuwait civil ID and residence (iqama) can apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa for GCC residents and perform Umrah outside the Hajj season. Confirm your eligibility on visa.visitsaudi.com before booking.
Can I drive from Kuwait to Makkah for Umrah?
Many Kuwait expats travel by bus or car through the Nuwaiseeb–Khafji border. Carry your civil ID, passport and, for your own car, Saudi insurance and ownership papers.
Do I need an Indian Umrah visa if I live in the Gulf?
Usually not. As a GCC resident you apply based on your residence, not from India. Only apply as an Indian national if you are not a resident or the portal rejects your eligibility.
How long does the GCC resident eVisa take?
Many applications are decided within minutes to a few days, but apply at least a week or two before travel in case of extra checks.
Oman
Umrah visa from Oman
Indian expats in Oman: GCC resident eVisa, documents, flights and road travel
Can Indians living in Oman get the Saudi eVisa for Umrah?
Generally yes. Indian passport holders with a valid Oman resident card can apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa for GCC residents and perform Umrah outside the Hajj season. Confirm your eligibility on visa.visitsaudi.com before booking.
Can I drive from Oman to Makkah for Umrah?
The Empty Quarter road (Ramlat Khaliya border) gives a direct Oman–Saudi land route; other drivers go through the UAE, which needs a UAE entry as well.
Do I need an Indian Umrah visa if I live in the Gulf?
Usually not. As a GCC resident you apply based on your residence, not from India. Only apply as an Indian national if you are not a resident or the portal rejects your eligibility.
How long does the GCC resident eVisa take?
Many applications are decided within minutes to a few days, but apply at least a week or two before travel in case of extra checks.
Bahrain
Umrah visa from Bahrain
Indian expats in Bahrain: GCC resident eVisa, documents, flights and road travel
Can Indians living in Bahrain get the Saudi eVisa for Umrah?
Generally yes. Indian passport holders with a valid Bahrain CPR card and residence permit can apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa for GCC residents and perform Umrah outside the Hajj season. Confirm your eligibility on visa.visitsaudi.com before booking.
Can I drive from Bahrain to Makkah for Umrah?
The King Fahd Causeway connects Bahrain to Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province; many expats drive to Dammam and fly or take the train onward to Makkah and Madinah.
Do I need an Indian Umrah visa if I live in the Gulf?
Usually not. As a GCC resident you apply based on your residence, not from India. Only apply as an Indian national if you are not a resident or the portal rejects your eligibility.
How long does the GCC resident eVisa take?
Many applications are decided within minutes to a few days, but apply at least a week or two before travel in case of extra checks.
Canada
Umrah visa from Canada
Indian passport holders and Canadian citizens: eVisa, documents, flights and costs
Can Indians living in Canada get the Saudi eVisa for Umrah?
Not just by living in Canada. Indian passport holders usually need an Umrah visa unless they hold a qualifying valid US, UK or Schengen visa. Canadian citizens can use the tourist eVisa.
I am a Canadian citizen of Indian origin — which visa do I use?
Apply with your Canadian passport for the Saudi tourist eVisa. Travel on the same passport you applied with.
Are there direct flights from Canada to Jeddah?
Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Montreal (YUL) and Calgary (YYC) connect to Jeddah and Madinah with one stop via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul or London; Saudia has operated seasonal links from Toronto.
Can my family with different passports travel together?
Yes. Each person applies under their own passport's route, then you book the same flights and hotels and travel together.
Australia
Umrah visa from Australia
Indian passport holders and Australian citizens: eVisa, documents, flights and costs
Can Indians living in Australia get the Saudi eVisa for Umrah?
Not just by living in Australia. Indian passport holders usually need an Umrah visa unless they hold a qualifying valid US, UK or Schengen visa. Australian citizens can use the tourist eVisa.
I am a Australian citizen of Indian origin — which visa do I use?
Apply with your Australian passport for the Saudi tourist eVisa. Travel on the same passport you applied with.
Are there direct flights from Australia to Jeddah?
Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE) and Perth (PER) connect to Jeddah and Madinah with one stop via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.
Can my family with different passports travel together?
Yes. Each person applies under their own passport's route, then you book the same flights and hotels and travel together.
Singapore
Umrah visa from Singapore
Indian passport holders and Singaporean citizens: eVisa, documents, flights and costs
Can Indians living in Singapore get the Saudi eVisa for Umrah?
Not just by living in Singapore. Indian passport holders usually need an Umrah visa unless they hold a qualifying valid US, UK or Schengen visa. Singaporean citizens can use the tourist eVisa.
I am a Singaporean citizen of Indian origin — which visa do I use?
Apply with your Singaporean passport for the Saudi tourist eVisa. Travel on the same passport you applied with.
Are there direct flights from Singapore to Jeddah?
Singapore Changi (SIN) connects to Jeddah and Madinah with Saudia and with one-stop options via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Kuala Lumpur.
Can my family with different passports travel together?
Yes. Each person applies under their own passport's route, then you book the same flights and hotels and travel together.
New Zealand
Umrah visa from New Zealand
Indian passport holders and New Zealand citizens: eVisa, documents, flights and costs
Can Indians living in New Zealand get the Saudi eVisa for Umrah?
Not just by living in New Zealand. Indian passport holders usually need an Umrah visa unless they hold a qualifying valid US, UK or Schengen visa. New Zealand citizens can use the tourist eVisa.
I am a New Zealand citizen of Indian origin — which visa do I use?
Apply with your New Zealand passport for the Saudi tourist eVisa. Travel on the same passport you applied with.
Are there direct flights from New Zealand to Jeddah?
Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC) connect to Jeddah and Madinah with one stop via Doha, Dubai, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. There are no direct flights.
Can my family with different passports travel together?
Yes. Each person applies under their own passport's route, then you book the same flights and hotels and travel together.