Umrah Visa 2026Nusuk, Tourist Visa Rules & Routes by Nationality
Umrah allowed on a tourist visa · Hajj is not
- Tourist e-Visa nationalities
- 64
- Visa-free nationalities
- 6
- Tourist e-Visa max stay
- 90 days
- Tourist e-Visa fee
- ~USD 134
Three routes into Saudi Arabia for Umrah, and your passport decides which: the tourist visa, the dedicated Umrah visa via the official Nusuk platform, and - holding a valid, previously used US, UK or Schengen visa - a visa on arrival.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria have no tourist e-Visa eligibility in our data, so the Nusuk Umrah visa - or the US/UK/Schengen visa-holder route - is their practical path.
Route 1: Umrah on a Saudi Tourist Visa
Tourist visa holders may perform Umrah at any time of year outside the Hajj season.
~USD 134 · up to 90 days per visit · multiple entry · apply online
Eligibility is limited - check the official nationality list on visitsaudi.com. Absher is an alternative application portal. Mandatory travel insurance is included in the fee. Alcohol is prohibited and modest dress-code rules apply.
~USD 134 · up to 90 days per visit · multiple entry · issued at the border
Effectively the same product as the Tourist e-Visa, issued at Saudi international airports on arrival rather than pre-travel, to the same eligible nationalities (Tourist Visa Regulations Article 9). The fee includes the mandatory travel insurance.
Eligibility is limited - confirm on visitsaudi.com, or check your passport. A tourist visa never permits Hajj, issued only via Nusuk Hajj.
Route 2: The Dedicated Umrah Visa via Nusuk
The standard route for nationalities without tourist visa access, which includes the largest pilgrimage origins. It is processed through Nusuk and its authorised travel providers.
- 1
Register on Nusuk or book through an authorised provider
Most pilgrims book a package - visa, accommodation and transport - through a Nusuk-authorised agent at home.
- 2
Submit documents
Passport usually valid 6+ months, photos, and proof of meningococcal ACWY vaccination. Lists vary by origin country - verify on official Saudi sources.
- 3
Receive the e-visa and book rites
Issued electronically; Rawdah and other rite permits are booked inside the Nusuk app.
- Entry window
- Enter within 30 days of issuance (2026 rules)
- Max stay
- Up to 90 days
- Bookings
- Must be linked to confirmed Nusuk accommodation and transport
- Hajj season
- Not issued during the Hajj blackout
Umrah visa fees are set by Saudi authorities and not in our dataset - confirm them on Nusuk itself, not in agents' ads. Mahram (male guardian) rules have been relaxed; verify before travel.
Route 3: Visa on Arrival with a US, UK or Schengen Visa
Saudi tourist visa regulations grant a visa on arrival, valid for Umrah, to travellers of any nationality holding one of these credentials - the fastest legal route for many Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi pilgrims.
- Valid US tourist or business visaOn arrival · 90d
- Valid UK tourist or business visaOn arrival · 90d
- Valid Schengen tourist or business visaOn arrival · 90d
- GCC residence permit (eligible professions, valid 3+ months)On arrival · 90d
- Prior visa
- Must have been used at least once
- Fee
- SAR 300 + mandatory insurance (~USD 134 all-in)
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months
- Family
- First-degree relatives travelling together included
Umrah Visa by Nationality
"Visa required" means the Nusuk Umrah visa, or the credential route above, is your path.
Umrah Visa FAQ
Can I perform Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa?
Yes - tourist visa holders may perform Umrah, though not Hajj. 64 nationalities are eligible for the Saudi tourist e-Visa, about USD 134, stays up to 90 days. Otherwise the dedicated Umrah visa via Nusuk is the standard route.
What is Nusuk?
Nusuk (nusuk.sa) is Saudi Arabia's official platform for Umrah and Hajj: dedicated Umrah visas are processed through it and its authorised providers, and Rawdah and other rite permits are booked there. Treat non-official 'Umrah visa' sites with caution.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Umrah?
Yes. Our dataset records no visa-free, visa-on-arrival or tourist e-visa eligibility for Indian passport holders, so Indian pilgrims apply in advance - typically a dedicated Umrah visa through Nusuk or its authorised agents. Separately, any nationality holding a valid, previously used US, UK or Schengen visa can obtain a visa on arrival.
Can women perform Umrah without a mahram?
Saudi authorities have relaxed the former mahram (male guardian) requirement, and official guidance has allowed women to perform Umrah without one. Conditions can change - verify on Nusuk or with a Saudi consulate before booking.
What vaccinations are required for Umrah?
Meningococcal ACWY vaccination is commonly required for Umrah and Hajj travellers, and seasonal requirements can be added. Rules are set by the Saudi Ministry of Health and vary by season and origin country - verify before travel.
Can I perform Hajj on a tourist visa or Umrah visa?
No. Hajj requires a dedicated Hajj visa issued under national quotas through authorised operators, and Saudi authorities enforce this strictly during the Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia Visa Guides by Nationality
Step-by-step Saudi Arabia entry rules and document notes for these passports.
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