Rebecca Siggers

Umrah visa requirements: what do you need to know? 

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Holy Umrah is a minor act of worship. Every Muslim who is able to do it financially. It can lead to the blessings and rewards if Allah (SWT). Those Muslims who want to fulfill this religious and holy worship. They must first obtain an Umrah visa. Which is a proof to enter the land of Saudi Arabia. Here is what you need to know about Umrah visa. It includes its requirements, costs and how to apply. You should choose Umrah packages from Islamic Travel to book Umrah packages from UK. Which is helpful for you to Travel in budget friendly ways. The Most important frequent do question on social media, do I need a visa to perform Umrah?  If you are a best resident of United Arab Emirates. You have to an application for Umrah visa before begin to Umrah. Citizens living in these countries use their identity card to inter Saudi Arabia. You should check Islamic Travel Umrah packages from United Kingdom for all these essential details.  

What is an Umrah Visa? 

Visa is an official document for performing Umrah. The main purpose of which is to facilitate Umrah journey. The Muslims pilgrim who wish to go holy Mecca and holy Madinah to perform for the spiritual journey of Umrah. According to the newest rules, the period of Umrah visas has been grow from one month to three months. The Muslims perform Umrah are permission to enter Saudi Arabia only through an Umrah visa. Umrah VISA and Qatar Airways Cheap Flights of Umrah in the Umrah Packages of Islamic Travel UK. Moreover, the sacred rites of Umrah can be performed in a limited time. These sacred rituals include wearing on ihram, Tawaf the Kaaba, walking fast between the two mountains of Safa and Marwah performing rite of Sa’i, Halq and Taqseer. It is necessary to submit the application through any proved agency to get Umrah visa. It is very important to have the necessary documents to get the visa, along with birth certificate, proof of eligibility, passport, and proof of Muslim identity. Islamic Travel from United Kingdom is your best choice to fulfill these needs in Saudi Arabia.  

Visa requirements for Umrah  

Following are the documents required for this holy spiritual journey.  

  1. Umrah visa application from is filled. These forms are obtained by sending a large envelop to the nearest Saudi consulate office.
    2. Furthermore, these instructions are given to you. Make the process easy by choosing an approved Travel agency.
    3. Passport size color photographs with white background.
    4. Applicant’s full face should be visible. Crooked face will not be accepted.
    5. Valid, non- refundable airline ticket valid for at least six months from the date of passport application. Departure from Saudi Arabia must be within two weeks of entry.
    6. If the applicant is not a citizen of that country. For which he is applying, he should present the residence permit.
    7. A certificate of vaccination opposed to meningococcal meningitis is desired. Vaccination certificate it is necessary been issued at least 10 days first to sign in. And not more than three years
    8. Muslims visitors to Saudi Arabia must carry a vaccination certificate.  

Saudi Arabia E- visa / Tourist visa for Umrah  

Tourist E- visa in Saudi Arabia is basically an E- visa for Umrah. Which includes activities related to this spiritual journey. 

 Following are the requirements of E- visa to perform this spiritual journey of Umrah. 

  1. A complete Umrah visa application from can be completed online.  

Valid passport   

A current passport photograph
A valid E- mail address
Credit or debit card 

It is very important to know that the electronic Umrah visa is applicable to Muslim pilgrims residing in the countries in the designated countries. Pilgrims willing to perform Umrah in Ramadan can book Ramadan Umrah packages from Islamic Travel. In addition to this, the eligible countries will also have to apply for a visa to perform Umrah at the relevant embassy. At the end of this season, you can perform for Umrah with a tourist visa. Benefits include extended stay, multiple entry permits, and freedom to choose hotels to perform for Umrah.  

Personal visit visa for Umrah 

According to the Saudi ministry of Hajj and Umrah, residents living in Saudi Arabia can now invite their friends. So that we can perform Umrah through individual visit visa.  

Following are the benefits of individual visit visa which can be fully availed.   

  1. Application can be made for more guests at the same time. 
  2. Can enter Saudi Arabia more than once.
  3. May also be issued for one or more visits 
  4. Visits the Prophet’s Mosque while performing Umrah.
  5. Visit historical monuments and religious places.
  6. Travel and enjoy in all regions and cities in Saudi Arabia. 
  7. Individual visit visa in valid for 90 days. And visitors can stay up to 90 days. 

 

Family visit visa Saudi Arabia 

The Saudi ministry a short time ago announced that Saudi nationals or immigrants can obtains family visit visas to perform Umrah for their relatives. For their relatives living in Saudi Arabia, they have to apply through the official websites of the ministry of foreign affairs. The visa holder in Mecca will then have to perform for Umrah using this service before reaching the grand Mosque (Masjid al- Haram).   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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