Core documents
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months from arrival with two blank pages |
| Visa | Electronic Umrah or tourist visa, or a Hajj visa through approved agents |
| Photo | Recent, white background, required size |
| Flight ticket | Confirmed return ticket |
| Hotel booking | Linked to the visa or programme |
| Health insurance | Usually included with the Umrah visa |
| Vaccination certificates | Per Saudi Ministry of Health requirements for the season |
Special cases
- Women: under current rules a mahram is not required for women above a certain age on Umrah visas; confirm the rules when applying.
- Children: own passport and birth certificate; parental consent when travelling with one parent.
- Expatriates: a valid residence permit.
Tips
- Keep digital copies of every document on your phone and in your email.
- Print your visa and hotel booking.
- Register in the Nusuk app before you travel.
Requirements change; check the official visa platform before travelling, or contact us to verify.
Official sources
- منصة التأشيرات الموحدة | Saudi unified visa platform
- وزارة الخارجية السعودية | Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- وزارة الصحة السعودية | Saudi Ministry of Health
- منصة نسك | Nusuk platform
Last updated: 4 November 2026 — Procedures change; check the official source before travelling.
