The Umrah visa
There are two lawful routes into Umrah, and which one is yours depends on your passport, not on your budget. We read that from our own rate book and tell you which document you are travelling on before you pay for anything.
The two routes
The Umrah visa
A dedicated visa arranged through a licensed agent. The standard Umrah visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, which is why it is commonly called the 90-day or three-month visa, and it is typically single-entry. It is priced per person, and the mandatory medical insurance is included with it.
The Saudi eVisa
Citizens of eligible countries can enter on the Saudi eVisa, also called the tourist visa, and performing Umrah on it is perfectly lawful outside the Hajj season. For many passports this is the right and simpler document, and we will say so rather than sell you an Umrah visa you do not need.
GCC residents and some visa-on-arrival nationalities have simpler paths again. The exact list changes, so we confirm the current rule for your nationality before booking rather than assuming it.
What it does not cover
An Umrah visa is not valid for Hajj. Hajj requires its own permit, and being in Makkah on an Umrah visa during the Hajj days without one risks fines and deportation. We arrange Umrah only.
Visa only, without a package
You can take just the visa. It is a service we sell on its own, and nobody will be steered into hotels or flights they did not ask for. Ask for it in the planner and say plainly that you want the visa only.
What we need from you
For a Pakistani passport:
- A passport valid at least six months beyond travel, with two blank pages
- One passport-size photograph on a white background
- A copy of the CNIC
- For women and children travelling without the head of the family, the family relationship documents
Biometrics at an authorised centre may be required depending on current Saudi rules. For other passports the list differs, and we will send you yours before you start gathering anything.
Health requirements
Meningococcal ACWY vaccination is the standard requirement for an Umrah visa, and seasonal flu and routine vaccines are recommended. Certificate requirements change, so confirm the current list when you apply. Mandatory medical insurance is bundled with Saudi-issued visas; keep the policy reference with your travel documents.
How long it takes
Normally three to seven working days once your documents are complete. Ramadan and school holidays run longer. That is the honest range, and we will not promise you a specific day, because issuing the visa is the Saudi system's decision and not ours.
What it costs
The fee comes from our own rate book and it is not one flat number: it depends on your nationality and on how long you are staying, because the visa is issued in duration bands. When we quote you, we take the shortest band that covers your whole journey, so you are neither overstaying a shorter visa nor paying for days you will not use. Ask us in the planner and we will give you the current fee for your passport and your dates.
Nusuk and permits
A visa is permission to enter. The permits for Umrah itself in busy periods, and for the Rawdah in Madinah, are separate and are booked through Nusuk, per person, with separate men's and ladies' slots. Umrah Companions arranges travel; visa issuance, permits and Rawdah slots are administered by the Saudi authorities, and entry requirements are set by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and can change. Verify the current rules on Nusuk or the official channels when you book.
Start your plan
Tell us the city you fly from, how many of you are travelling, when you want to go and how many nights you have. That is the whole checklist, and the package is built from live prices while you wait.
Plan your Umrah with Ibrahim or write to support@umrahcompanions.com.