Saudi Arabia Umrah pilgrimage visa (visit visa for Umrah) and Umrah on other visas
Saudi Arabia issues a visit visa for the purpose of Umrah, available to Muslims of all nationalities, through Nusuk and authorised agents. Umrah can also be performed on other visas, including the tourist e-visa, family visit, work and transit visas, as long as you book an Umrah permit on the Nusuk app. Umrah visas are not issued during the Hajj season, and no visit visa allows Hajj.
2 entry rules for Saudi Arabia based on recent travel
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Entry refused after a stay in DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan in the last 21 days
If you've stayed in DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days, including on the way through other countries, Saudi Arabia won't let you in and has stopped issuing visas to you.
Saudi MOH News: Entry Suspended for Travelers from Three African Countries Over Ebola (25 Jun 2026) SPA (Arabic): travel and entry suspension for arrivals from three African countries Checked October 19, 2026
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries on Saudi Arabia’s yellow fever list
Travellers older than 9 months arriving from one of 41 listed yellow fever risk countries must be vaccinated and carry a valid certificate. Without one: health authorities at points of entry may take additional preventive measures based on risk assessment.
Saudi Ministry of Health: Health Requirements and Recommendations for Travelers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj - 1447H (2026) WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Saudi Arabia
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Life in Saudi Arabia
Money
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Currency
Saudi Riyal
SAR
Saudi Riyal
Cost of living
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Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
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Happiness
#21 of 145 countries
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Who it’s for
Muslims who want to travel to Makkah to perform Umrah, either on a dedicated Umrah visa or while visiting Saudi Arabia on a tourist, family visit, work or transit visa.
Eligibility
Muslims of all nationalities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the visit visa for Umrah is available to Muslims of all nationalities. Regular Umrah visas are issued through Nusuk and authorised agents.
Outside the Hajj season
Umrah visas are available all year except during the Hajj season, with set final dates for the 1448 AH season.
1448 AH Hajj season visa dates
- Last visa issue
- 9 March 2027
- Last entry
- 23 March 2027
- Last departure
- 7 April 2027
- KSA Visa defines Hajj season as 15 Dhul Qa'dah to 15 Dhul Hijjah
Official wording
Umrah visas are available all year except the Hajj season, which KSA Visa defines as 15 Dhul Qa'dah to 15 Dhul Hijjah. For the 1448 AH season the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah set the last visa issue date as 9 March 2027, last entry 23 March 2027 and last departure 7 April 2027.
Age
You need to be at least 18, unless a legal guardian accompanies you.
- Minimum age: 18 without a legal guardian
- Nusuk states that children are allowed to perform Umrah
Official wording
Applicants must be at least 18 unless accompanied by a legal guardian. Nusuk states that children are allowed to perform Umrah.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementNo mahram needed
- Document checklistPassport valid at least 6 months
- FeesUmrah visa fee
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- 9 documents
- 7 fees
- 8 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Official sources
- KSA Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Umrah visit visa
- KSA Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Tourism visit visa
- KSA Visa: FAQs (Umrah during your stay)
- Nusuk: Umrah journey and FAQ (Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, last modified 23 April 2026)
- Nusuk: FAQ (last modified 21 April 2026)
- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: Umrah season calendar for 1448 AH
- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: Umrah
- Saudi Ministry of Health: Umrah health regulations (English)
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