Umrah Visa 2026Nusuk, Tourist Visa Rules & Routes by Nationality

There are three main ways to enter Saudi Arabia for Umrah: the Saudi tourist visa (which, per official Saudi guidance, allows Umrah but not Hajj), the dedicated Umrah visa processed through the official Nusuk platform, and - for travellers who hold a valid, previously used US, UK or Schengen visa - a visa on arrival recorded in Saudi tourist visa regulations. Which route applies depends on your passport, and every eligibility claim on this page comes from our official-source dataset.

Our dataset records 63 nationalities as eligible for the Saudi tourist e-Visa. Major Umrah-origin nationalities - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria - are not on that list per our data, so for them the Nusuk Umrah visa (or the US/UK/Schengen visa-holder route) is the practical path.

Route 1: Umrah on a Saudi Tourist Visa

Per official Saudi guidance, tourist visa holders may perform Umrah at any time of year outside the Hajj season. The tourist visa products recorded in our dataset:

Eligibility is limited - check whether your passport qualifies on the official portal (visitsaudi.com) or via your Earth Visa check. A tourist visa never permits Hajj.

Route 2: The Dedicated Umrah Visa via Nusuk

For nationalities without tourist visa access - which, per our data, includes the largest pilgrimage origins - the dedicated Umrah visa is the standard route. It is processed through Nusuk, Saudi Arabia's official Umrah and Hajj platform, and its authorised travel providers. Typical flow, per official guidance:

1. 1

   Register on Nusuk or book through an authorised provider

   The official platform handles the visa application, and most pilgrims book Umrah packages (visa + accommodation + transport) through Nusuk-authorised agents in their home country.

2. 2

   Submit documents

   Passport (commonly required to be valid 6+ months), photos, and proof of vaccination - meningococcal ACWY is commonly required per Saudi health requirements. Exact document lists vary by origin country; verify on official Saudi sources before you book.

3. 3

   Receive the e-visa and book rites

   The Umrah visa is issued electronically. Permits for the Rawdah (Prophet's Mosque) and other rites are booked inside the Nusuk app.

Umrah visa fees and validity are set by Saudi authorities and are not recorded in our dataset - confirm them on the official Nusuk platform, not third-party agents' ads. Women's mahram (male guardian) rules have been relaxed per official Saudi policy; verify the current conditions before travel.

Route 3: Visa on Arrival with a US, UK or Schengen Visa

Saudi tourist visa regulations recorded in our dataset grant a visa on arrival (up to 90 days) to travellers of any nationality who hold one of the credentials below. The foreign visa must have been used at least once, the recorded fee is SAR 300 (SAR 480 including mandatory insurance in practice), and a passport valid 6+ months is required. First-degree relatives travelling together are included.

• 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

This is the fastest legal route for many Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi travellers who already hold a used US, UK or Schengen visa - and per official guidance the resulting tourist visa allows Umrah.

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