What is the Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa?
Umrah means visiting the Kaaba, performing Tawaf and doing Sa’y between Mount Safa and Mount Merwa. Umrah can be performed at any time of the year.
An Umrah visa is a travel document issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) that allows one to enter the country to undertake the Umrah journey. You can complete this religious journey every year. With this vision you can visit the holy cities of Jeddah, Mecca (Mecca) and Medina.
Note: This visa is not valid for Hajj. A special Hajj visa is currently required. Also, the visa does not allow studio activities
Types of Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa for Pakistani Citizens
If you are a GCC resident, you can apply for an Umrah Visa online directly from Saudi Arabia or the Umrah Visa package option.
Pakistani citizens who are permanent residents of the US, UK or EU or holding US, UK or Schengen visas can be eligible for a visa on arrival or visa through the package option which is processed at the Saudi Embassy.
Don’t pretend you fall into the aforementioned categories; You are only eligible for Umrah through the approved package. This can be done by booking an Umrah package online through one of our approved service providers or by visiting one of your local travel agencies to book an approved Umrah package.
Unfortunately, iVisa cannot accommodate any of these visa applications and Pakistani nationals are not eligible for the Saudi Arabia TRAVELER option we currently offer.
If you are not a citizen of Pakistan, you can check your eligibility for Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa using our tool.
Umrah Visa Requirements for Pakistan Citizens
Pakistani Umrah pilgrims will need to prepare the following documents for applying for a visa;
- They saw that the Umrah was thorough.
- Recent passport photo. If you need new photos, use the iVisa photo passport service to request new passport photos from the comfort of your home.
- A valid passport with a validity of six months (to be submitted together with the application). A photo showing your passport details is also required.
- Airline tickets purchased are non-refundable.
- The theme of the relationship between foreign women and their “mahram” (partner/brother/father).
- Health insurance covers Covid-19 infections well.
- Proof of vaccination against meningitis at least ten days before travel, but no more than three years.
How to apply for Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa from Pakistan?
To apply for an Umrah visa to Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani, you must:
Step 1: Find an approved agency in your country and work with them to apply for a visa. They will be responsible for preparing and organising applications. The Umrah package agency will offer different options in different price ranges.
Step 2: Prepare all the required documents and send them to the successful candidates. The agency will proceed with the rest of your application.
Step 3: Register on the Umrah Apps. Entering the city there are two apps to do on your phone: the Tawakkalna app (which only works in Saudi Arabia and will contain all your vaccinations, which you will have to show when entering hotels, restaurants and mosques) and the Amarna app (which allows you to receive prayers and have a connection with Tavakalna yours).
Saudi Arabia Umrah visa fee
An Umrah visa application costs between $380 and $490. However, visa fees vary from country to country.
In addition, pilgrims must pay for an Umrah travel package, which increases the overall cost of Umrah to between $1,500 and $2,000.
Validity of Umrah Visa
The Umrah visa is valid for two weeks. but if you perform Umrah in Ramadan, leave it until the last day of the holy month, but as many weeks as you leave.
Umrah visa processing time
Under normal circumstances, the Umrah visa process takes five to ten days to complete – depending on your country of residence.
