Umrah Visa

What Is an Umrah Visa?

An Umrah visa is a special type of visa issued to Muslims who want to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. It can also allow some limited tourism. Typically, Pakistani nationals must apply through authorized travel agents.

Processing Time

The processing time for an Umrah visa from Pakistan usually ranges from about 12 hours up to 3 days after submitting the application data to the agent.

Validity & Stay Duration

Depending on the visa, the validity can be one month or up to three months, during which you must enter Saudi Arabia. The maximum stay allowed on this visa is up to 90 days.

Visa Type Differences

If you already hold a valid UK, Schengen, or US visa, you can apply for an Umrah visa online yourself. If not, you must go through a travel agent. The visa allows both Umrah pilgrimage and tourism activities.

Visa Cost

The base government fee for an Umrah visa is around 480 Saudi riyals. However, travel agents add their service charges, so the total cost can range between 600 to 700 riyals depending on the agency.

Eligibility / Requirements

There are no strict eligibility criteria for the applicant other than having a valid passport. The travel agent provides a guarantee to the Saudi government, so the responsibility largely falls on the agent.

Allowed vs Not Allowed Activities

With an Umrah visa, you are allowed to perform the Umrah pilgrimage, do some sightseeing, visit family, and even engage in limited business activities. It’s a flexible visa for short-term religious and tourist purposes.

Change of Status

You cannot convert an Umrah visa into another type of visa. It is strictly for temporary visits.

Documents

You will need your passport and a passport-sized photograph. Additionally, a polio vaccination card is mandatory, and you will need the travel agent’s voucher that includes your hotel and flight details.

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

You can either take a full package from the travel agent or just the visa. The agent will handle the submission through the Saudi portal, and once approved, you’ll get your visa.

Travel Frequency & Tips

You can perform multiple Umrahs in a year, but each visit requires a new visa. Remember, using prepaid transportation from Jeddah or Madinah is mandatory, and private transport isn’t allowed.

If you’d like to apply for an Umrah visa, feel free to contact our travel agency. We primarily cater to families, and for individuals, we require a strong travel history. Let us make your Umrah journey smooth and hassle-free