Umrah visa and permits, explained
Eligible for the tourist eVisa? You already have your Umrah visa — just add the Nusuk permit. Not eligible? The dedicated Umrah visa route applies.
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Two paths to Umrah
Path 1 · Direct-eligible nationalities
Tourist eVisa + Nusuk permit
- ✓ Apply online — 1-year validity, multiple entries, 90 days of total stay
- ✓ Umrah allowed outside Hajj season
- ✓ Book the free Umrah permit on the Nusuk Umrah app before travelling to Mecca
- ✓ Visitor insurance included in the visa price
- ✓ Combine with tourism — Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla — on the same visa
Path 2 · Non-eligible nationalities
Dedicated Umrah visa
- • Issued via the official Nusuk Umrah platform or licensed Umrah operators
- • Usually bundled with accommodation and transport packages
- • Conditional-route travelers can also use the eVisa instead — see India page
- • Umrah visa holders should keep package evidence for inspection
- • Valid only for Umrah travel — no tourism detours
Rules and timing to know
Hajj season closure
Umrah on tourist visas pauses during the Hajj window in Dhu al-Hijjah. Hajj needs its own quota-based permit — a different system entirely.
Nusuk permit first
The Nusuk Umrah app issues free permits with date slots. Carry the confirmation with your eVisa when entering the holy zone.
No mahram rule
Women can travel for Umrah independently — the mahram requirement has been lifted.
Every traveler counts
Each pilgrim, including infants, needs their own visa — minors are filed together with a parent or guardian.
FAQs
Umrah FAQs
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Can I perform Umrah with a tourist eVisa? +
Yes, outside Hajj season. Add the free Umrah permit via the Nusuk app before heading to Mecca.
Is an Umrah permit mandatory? +
Yes — permits control entry to the Grand Mosque during busy periods and are booked per person with date slots.
What if my country is not eVisa-eligible? +
Use the dedicated Umrah visa via the Nusuk Umrah platform or a licensed operator — usually as part of a package.
Can women travel without a mahram? +
Yes. The mahram requirement was lifted; women travel for Umrah independently.
Can I combine Umrah with tourism? +
On the tourist eVisa, absolutely — Medina, Jeddah, Riyadh, and AlUla are all open on the same approval. Dedicated Umrah visas should be used strictly for Umrah travel.
What does the eVisa cost? +
$219.00 total — $158.00 visa charge including mandatory insurance, plus $61.00 service for pre-check and filing.
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