Absher & Iqama Aligned•Staying with Saudi Residents

Host & Iqama Umrah Visa. Stay with Family in Saudi.

The official pathway for pilgrims staying with a Saudi citizen or Iqama resident host. 100% exempt from Hotel & Food BRNs—we conduct a pre-submission audit of your host details, verify your eligibility, and file your official eVisa with bundled Saudi medical insurance.

Host Pathway Processing

From ₹14,500(Transparent specialist audit)

Confirmed by your specialist

0 Hotel BRNs Needed

Absher / Iqama Audit

Medical Insurance

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* No hotel booking vouchers or food BRN codes required. Pricing confirmed after host document audit.

Host Verification Dossier

Saudi Absher & Residency Aligned

Ministry Aligned

Saudi Host Iqama / IDVERIFIED

Host: Saudi Resident / CitizenAbsher Match

Private Accommodation0 BRN REQUIRED

Exempt from Hotel & Food BRNsPrivate Address

Travel & Stay FlexibilityUP TO 90 DAYS

Onward Ticket ValidatedFlexible Exit

Saudi Health InsuranceINCLUDED

Full emergency hospitalization coverage across all hospitals in the Kingdom

Pre-submission human audit

Check MOFA

Up to 90 DaysStay FlexibilityFamily visit + Sacred Umrah

0 Hotel BRNsExempt from Hotel CodesPrivate residence clearance

4.6★Google RatingPre-submission Iqama check

48–96hTurnaround TimePriority filing queue

Pathway Guidance

Is the Host / Absher Pathway Right for You?

Choose this pathway if you have a family member or friend residing in Saudi Arabia. If you plan to stay in hotels in Makkah and Madinah, explore our hotel-based packages.

Staying with Saudi Resident

Host / Absher Pathway (This Option)

Best for pilgrims staying with relatives or friends holding a Saudi Iqama or Saudi Citizenship. You are completely exempt from hotel booking BRNs and catering contracts.

You supply your passport + host's Iqama / National ID

Zero Hotel BRNs and zero Food BRNs needed

Up to 90 days stay with freedom to perform Umrah & visit Madinah

Processing Fee

From ₹14,500

Staying in Commercial Hotels

Hotel Packages (15 / 20 Days or BRN)

If you do not have a Saudi host and plan to stay in hotels across Makkah and Madinah, our turnkey short stay packages coordinate all backend BRN compliance for you.

15-Day & 20-Day turnkey packages (All BRNs coordinated)

Self-arranged Hotel & Food BRN compliance option available

Ideal for independent travellers and families staying in hotels

Starting Price

₹15,000

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Compliance Breakdown

The 3 Pillars of Host Pathway Compliance

How the host-based visa operates within Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Absher regulatory standards.

Pillar 01

Saudi Host / Iqama Alignment

Resident & Citizen Sponsorship

Verified against Saudi Absher and Ministry standards. Open to anyone hosted by a Saudi citizen or expatriate Iqama resident.

Open to Saudi Iqama holders & Saudi Citizens
No complex embassy sponsorship letters needed
Pre-submission verification by visa specialists

Pillar 02

100% Hotel & Food BRN Exemption

Private Residence Clearance

Staying at a private residence legally exempts you from purchasing costly hotel BRN codes or catering contracts across Makkah & Madinah.

Zero hotel booking vouchers required
Zero catering / food BRN contracts needed
Significant accommodation cost savings

Pillar 03

Kingdom-Wide Mobility & Insurance

Comprehensive Protection

Full freedom of travel across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah, and Madinah, bundled with official Saudi medical insurance.

Full access to Nusuk app for Umrah & Rawdah
Comprehensive Saudi emergency health insurance
Up to 90 days stay flexibility

Pilgrimage Journey

How Host Pilgrims Travel & Worship

The Host pathway offers seamless freedom to balance quality family moments with unhurried pilgrimage across Makkah and Madinah.

Phase 01Arrival & Host Stay

Family Reunion

Host City (Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam)

Settle with Host & Prepare for Umrah

Arrive at your host's city (e.g. Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, or Madinah). Relax, settle into private accommodation, and prepare your Ihram attire with peace of mind.

Airport arrival at Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), or Madinah (MED)
Warm reunion with family and private home stay
Prepare for sacred Umrah without hotel check-in rush

Phase 02Holy Makkah

Sacred Umrah

Makkah al-Mukarramah

Tawaf, Sa'i & Continuous Ibadah

Travel smoothly to Holy Makkah by road or the high-speed Haramain train. Enter the state of Ihram, perform your blessed Umrah, and engage in heartfelt prayers at the Kaaba.

Performance of Umrah & Sa'i between Safa and Marwah
Daily voluntary Tawaf in the Mataf courtyard
Tahajjud prayers and historical Ziyarah in Makkah

Phase 03Prophet's City

Peace & Reflection

Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah

Rawdah ash-Sharifah & Salam

Visit the tranquil city of the Prophet (ﷺ). Reserve your official Rawdah permit through the Nusuk app and convey your Salam at the Blessed Golden Chamber.

Rawdah ash-Sharifah prayer permit via Nusuk app
Convey Salam to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Ziyarah to Masjid Quba, Mount Uhud & historic sites

Phase 04Extended Period

Up to 90 Days

Flexible Host Stay

Extended Stay & Farewell

Spend meaningful extended time with your relatives and loved ones. When ready, depart smoothly from any international airport in the Kingdom within your 90-day window.

Generous stay duration of up to 90 days
Flexible return dates matching your personal schedule
Direct departure from Jeddah, Riyadh, or Madinah

Simple 4-Step Process

How We Verify & Issue Your Host Umrah Visa

From uploading your papers to holding your approved visa PDF in hand, here is our transparent end-to-end workflow.

01~5 Mins

Submit Applicant & Host Details

Provide applicant passport scans, host Iqama / National ID copy, and intended travel timeline online.

022–6 Hours

Specialist Pre-Audit & Absher Match

Our visa specialists audit host documentation and passport validity (185+ days) to prevent rejections.

0348–96 Working Hours

Priority Ministry Queue Filing

Your verified dossier is submitted in the official priority queue with bundled Saudi medical insurance.

04Direct PDF Delivery

Approved eVisa Delivered

Receive your official Saudi Umrah eVisa PDF with verified QR code directly on WhatsApp and email.

What You'll Need

Required Documents & Host Details

Have these simple items ready when starting your application. Our specialists audit each document to ensure complete clarity before filing.

✨ Host Pathway Exemptions:

NO Hotel BRN Vouchers Needed: You do not need commercial hotel booking reference codes for Makkah or Madinah.
NO Food / Catering BRN Needed: Catering contracts are not required when residing at a private home address.
NO Separate Passport Photos Needed: Under official Ministry guidelines, digital passport scans are all that is required.

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Applicant Passport Bio-Data (First Page)

185+ Days Validity

Clear colour photo or scan showing your full name, photograph, passport number, and MRZ machine-readable lines.

Applicant Passport Address (Last Page)

Mandatory

Clear scan of the back page showing address, parents' names, and booklet registration numbers.

Host Saudi Iqama or National ID Copy

Host Document

Digital copy or details of your host's valid Saudi Iqama (Residency Permit) or Saudi National ID card.

Onward Flight Booking

Flight Ticket

Confirmed flight booking for arrival into Saudi Arabia (flexible return or open ticket permissible).

Active WhatsApp & Email Contact

For Delivery

Contact information for real-time status notifications and direct PDF visa delivery upon issuance.

Service Scope

What's Included in the Host Pathway

Complete end-to-end concierge handling for you and your host family.

Official Saudi eVisa Package

Host / Absher / Iqama Umrah Pathway

Validity: Up to 90 Days • Single / Multiple Entry • Full Umrah & Rawdah access

Transparent Review

From ₹14,500

Official Saudi Umrah eVisa Issuance

Government-issued electronic visa with verified barcode and digital QR code.

Host Iqama & Document Audit

Specialist pre-check of host details to ensure seamless Ministry alignment.

Saudi Emergency Health Insurance

Kingdom-wide medical hospitalization policy bundled with your visa.

Nusuk App Umrah & Rawdah Guidance

Full support to configure your Nusuk account for Tawaf and Rawdah permits.

Dedicated WhatsApp Concierge

Direct access to human visa specialists for tracking, updates, and assistance.

Real-Time MOFA Tracking

Official live status visibility on Saudi Ministry portal from filing to approval.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Host Visas

Clear, transparent answers to help you and your host prepare for a smooth pilgrimage.

The Host / Absher pathway is an official Saudi visa route designed for pilgrims who are staying with a family member, relative, or friend who is either a Saudi citizen or a foreign expatriate holding an active Saudi Iqama (Residency). This pathway allows private residential accommodation without requiring commercial hotel bookings.

Any Saudi citizen or legal expatriate resident holding a valid Saudi Iqama (such as working professionals, residents, or family status holders) can act as your host. Our specialists verify your host's information prior to submission to ensure compliance.

No! One of the major advantages of the Host pathway is that staying at a private residence exempts you from the mandatory Hotel BRN and Food Catering BRN requirements enacted for hotel-stay pilgrims. You do not need to purchase hotel booking reference codes.

Yes, absolutely. The issued eVisa grants you full rights to perform Umrah in Makkah al-Mukarramah, engage in Tawaf around the Kaaba, and book your Rawdah ash-Sharifah prayer permit in Madinah directly via the official Saudi Nusuk mobile application.

You only need to provide basic host documentation: a clear copy or number of the host's Saudi Iqama (Residency Permit) or Saudi National ID, host contact number, and the Saudi city of residence. No complicated embassy invitation letters are required.

Yes! Your host can live in any city across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al-Khobar, Jubail, or Taif). You are completely free to reside with your host and travel easily to Makkah and Madinah whenever you wish.

The host-based pathway generally offers a generous stay window of up to 90 days in the Kingdom, making it ideal for pilgrims who wish to combine spiritual worship with spending meaningful quality time with family and relatives.

Yes. Every official Saudi eVisa processed through Marhaba Haji automatically includes mandatory Saudi emergency medical and hospitalization insurance valid across all licensed hospitals and clinics throughout the Kingdom.

Ready to Begin?

Begin Your Host-Based Umrah Application

It takes just 5 minutes to submit your details. Our human visa concierges audit your host documentation before filing to catch errors before filing.

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