Umrah Policy
Visiting Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Passport Validity
Your passport must be
valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry (passport control) in any country including Saudi Arabia.
Documentation
A clear scan of your passport with your signature and a recent
digital photo with white backgrounds are required for
eVisa.
Travel document is not valid for entry to KSA except with a written approval from local Saudi Embassy.
Vaccination
ACWY meningitis vaccination is mandatory. You may be required to show proof of this at the point of entry and when visiting a hospital in KSA.
Non UK Passport Holders
Must provide the original UK residence visa or permit, valid for at least 6 months from the time of travel.
Submission
All required documents should be submitted in a timely manner to ensure smooth processing.
Holy City of Makkah & Madinah (Entering Haram)
Must be of Muslim faith to enter the vicinity of Haram of Makkah and to enter the boundaries of Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
In preparation for Hajj, Muslim Visitors other than Hajj Visa Holders are NOT permitted to enter the city of Makkah nor perform Hajj/Umrah or stay in Makkah during Hajj season usually from 20 Shawaal to 20 Dhul‐Hijjah (Dates according to KSA Islamic Calendar).
Umrah & Rawdah
Download Nusuk App to book available slots for Umrah in Makkah and to visit the Holy Rawdah in Madinah Mosque.
Nusuk App Links: iPhone & Android Phones
Want to know more, visit Nusuk Terms and Conditions page.
Law
Agree to observe the
KSA law especially in regards to food & drink and wearing of modest clothing for all genders while going out in public.
Mahram (Male Guardian): It is no longer required for a female pilgrim to be accompanied by a male guardian during Hajj / Umrah, so as long as she is 18 years of age or above*. Female pilgrim is also permitted to wear any clothing of her choice but the clothing should cover the entire body, it should be wide and loose-fitting also it should not have any decorative elements.
Visit our dedicated page for more details regarding Visa Types for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
We only sell Umrah Holiday Packages and do not have any control over issuance of visa. Citizens of many countries are allowed to travel without a visa, however kindly seek information from an immigration specialist in this regard. You can also visit KSA official website for more information and an updated list of countries: www.ksavisa.sa. Also note that certain visa types such as EVW (Electronic Visa Waiver) does not cover for medical expenses, a separate travel insurance is highly recommended. Please refer to our Booking Conditions page for more details.
Transports
Mobile number provided at the time of booking will receive a notification with vehicle details along with driver’s contact details up to six hours prior to scheduled pickup time. Kindly check your email or WhatsApp message.
A phone number is mentioned on the transport booking conformations which can also be dialled on emergencies or if you do not receive a message up to 2 hours prior to scheduled booking.
If you are visiting Saudi (Jeddah Airport and Madinah Airport), please note that the drivers are not allowed to enter the airport terminal building and neither are they allowed to hold a name board., they can only wait in their vehicles. We request you to use an e-Sim or buy a local sim card from the airport to communicate with your driver. However, if you have purchased a meet and greet service, an authorised agent will be waiting to meet you after the immigration desk with a name board on arrival and for departure flights they will meet you at the check-in desk. Diplomatic service also available on request by officials.
City Tour - Regular Ziyarah Itineraries
Makkah (2 Hours)
1) Jabal Thoore - Mountain of Thawr (View Only)
Rasulullah (SA) took refuge during the migration to Medina
2) Jabal ar-Raḥmah (Mountain of Mercy) - Mount Arafat
Rasulullah (SA) stood and delivered the Farewell Sermon (Khuṭbat al-Wadā)
3) Muzdalifah open and level area and Al Mashar Al Haram Mosque
Repentance night, asking Allah for forgiveness during Hajj (after sunset of Arafah day)
4) Jabal an-Noor (Mountain of the Light) (View Only)
Ghar-i-Hira (Cave of Hira) where the first verse of Quraan was revealed
5) Cemetery - Jannah al-Muʿallāh (The Most Exalted Paradise)
Relatives of Rasulullah (SA) are buried in this cemetery including his wife Khadija (RA)
6) Masjid Al Jinn (also known as Al-Haras Mosque) Rasulullah (SA) met with Jinn at this location
Medinah (2 Hours)
1) Quba Mosque - it is the first mosque in the world
Established on the first day of Rasulullah’s (SA) migration to Medina
2) Al Jum'ah Mosque (Mosque of the Friday) Also known as Masjid Banī Sālim (View Only)
Rasulullah (SA) performed first Salatul-Jumu'ah in Madinah, after the Hijrah (migration)
3) Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Mosque of the Two Qiblas)
Rasulullah (SA) received the command to change the Qibla from Jerusalem to Mecca
4) Jabal Uḥud Mountain of Uhud & Cemetery
This is the site of Islamic second battle between Muslim and the tribes of Quraysh.
5) The Seven Mosques - Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) & Battle of the Confederates (Ahzab)
Seven mosques were built in memory of each lead person where they were stationed and the Fath Mosque on top of the hill is where Rasulullah (SA) was stationed. (View Only)
Names of seven mosques: Al-Fath Mosque, Salman Al-Farsi Mosque, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque, Umar bin Khattab Mosque, Ali bin Abu Talib Mosque, Fatimah Az-Zahra Mosque.
Alternative itineraries (4 Hours / 6 Hours / 12 Hours) for enhanced City Tour and Ziyarah of Makkah and Madinah available on request.
You can also book a taxi at an hourly rate for shopping or visiting your own choice of destinations.
Hajj Policy: Nusuk Hajj Platform is the only place you could book your Hajj package from. We are not directly selling any Hajj packages.
