Planning Umrah starts with one question: which visa gets you into Saudi Arabia and lets you perform Umrah? The answer is wider than many people think. Besides the Umrah visa itself, official pages say several other visas allow Umrah too.
This guide sticks to what the official Nusuk platform, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Visit Saudi actually state. Where they don’t state something, such as a visa fee, we say so instead of guessing. For religious questions about the rites, please ask a qualified scholar.
Quick answer
Short answer: Nusuk says Umrah has its own visa, which you can get electronically through Nusuk or from a Saudi embassy or consulate. Nusuk’s FAQ also names visit, tourist and work visas; if you hold a family visit visa, confirm eligibility on Nusuk before booking. No official page we checked states the Umrah visa fee, so check the price at checkout on the official platform. Whatever visa you hold, you still need a separate Umrah permit on Nusuk.
Visa or permit: two different things
People often mix these up. The visa lets you enter Saudi Arabia. The Umrah permit is the booked date and time for performing Umrah, issued in the Nusuk app. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah lists the permit service as free.
We explain the permit, screen by screen, in our guide to booking your Umrah permit on Nusuk. This page is about the visa.
At a glance
- Umrah visa: Nusuk says Umrah has its own visa, issued through Nusuk or a Saudi embassy or consulate.
- Other visas: Nusuk’s FAQ names visit, tourist and work visas. Family visit visa holders should confirm eligibility on Nusuk before booking.
- Permit: needed on every visa; the Ministry lists it as free.
- Fee: not stated on the official pages we checked.
Which visas allow Umrah?
The Nusuk Umrah page lists several routes into the Kingdom for Umrah:
- The Umrah visa, issued electronically through Nusuk, or through the Saudi embassy or consulate in your country.
- Tourist visas, whether on arrival, as an eVisa, or through Saudi missions abroad.
- A family visit visa, if you have relatives living in the Kingdom. Nusuk lists it among routes to Makkah, but its FAQ doesn’t name it for Umrah, so confirm eligibility on Nusuk before booking.
- A transit visa. Nusuk says transit visa holders can apply to perform Umrah through Nusuk during their stop, but cannot use it for Hajj.
| Visa | Umrah allowed? | Validity stated officially |
|---|---|---|
| Umrah visa | Yes (Nusuk) | Not stated; movement between cities allowed during your permitted stay |
| Tourist eVisa | Yes, except in the Hajj season (Visit Saudi) | Multiple entry, valid one year, 90-day stay |
| Transit visa | Yes, via a Nusuk request (not for Hajj) | 96 hours from arrival (Nusuk) |
| Visit or work visa | Yes (Nusuk) | Depends on your visa |
Umrah visa fees
No official page we checked states a fee for the Umrah visa. That includes Nusuk, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Visit Saudi, which says only that “the tourist visa cost varies”.
For the transit visa, Nusuk says it is free but subject to administrative and medical insurance fees. It does not give an amount.
Warning
Be careful with websites or agents quoting a fixed “official” Umrah visa fee. Check the price shown at checkout on the official platform you are using, and only pay a licensed provider. Our guide to choosing a licensed Umrah package explains the checks.
Validity and how long you can stay
The official pages we checked do not give a single validity period for the Umrah visa. What Nusuk does say is that the Umrah visa lets you travel between Makkah, Madinah and all cities in the Kingdom during your permitted stay. It adds that you can enter and leave through any international or regional airport.
For the tourist eVisa, Visit Saudi describes a multiple-entry visa valid for one year, allowing a stay of up to 90 days. It says you can use it to perform Umrah but not during the Hajj season, and that visitors apply for Umrah permits through Nusuk.
Umrah season dates
Umrah visas for pilgrims from abroad follow a season calendar set by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. For the 1447 AH season, the Ministry’s Umrah page listed Umrah visas issued from 10 June 2025, a last issue date of 20 March 2026 and a final entry deadline of 3 April 2026. That season is now over.
The Ministry announced the 1448 AH calendar on 17 May 2026. These are the dates it gave:
1448 AH Umrah season, as announced
1
31 May 2026: Umrah visa issuance and pilgrim entry begin (14 Dhul-Hijjah 1447).
2
1 June 2026: pilgrims can enter Makkah and issue Umrah permits on Nusuk.
3
9 March 2027: last date for Umrah visa issuance (1 Shawwal 1448).
4
23 March 2027: last date for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom.
5
7 April 2027: last date for Umrah pilgrims to leave.
Dates can be updated, so check the Ministry’s latest announcement before you book flights.
Checking and downloading your visa
Nusuk says the Umrah visa is issued electronically. Keep a copy from the account or provider you applied through, both on your phone and printed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Platform has an inquiry service for submitted applications. You can search by application number or visa document number.
Before you fly
- Visa issued, with a saved and printed copy
- Name and passport number checked against your passport
- Umrah permit booked on Nusuk for your date
- Travel dates inside the current season calendar
FAQ
How much is the Umrah visa in 2026?
No official page we checked states the fee. Check the price at checkout on the official platform.
Can I do Umrah on a tourist visa?
Visit Saudi says yes, except during the Hajj season, with a permit from Nusuk.
Is the Umrah permit the same as the visa?
No. The permit is a separate booking on Nusuk, and the Ministry lists it as free.
Last checked: 24 October 2026, against the official Nusuk, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Visit Saudi and MOFA visa pages.
Sources
- https://www.nusuk.sa/umrah
- https://haj.gov.sa/en/Umrah
- https://haj.gov.sa/en/Media-Center/Ministry-News/2026/Ministry-of-Hajj-and-Umrah-Announces-the-Umrah-Season-Calendar-for-1448-AH
- https://haj.gov.sa/en/E-Services/Umrah-Permit-Application
- https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-regulations
- https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/
- https://madinamakkah.com/booking-umrah-permit-nusuk/
- https://madinamakkah.com/choose-licensed-umrah-package-avoid-scams/