In this article, We have a detailed step-by-step guide to Applying for Umrah Visa Online for Indians or any foreigner who wishes to perform Umrah using Nusuk, the new system for applying umrah visa.
The Umrah visa cannot be directly applied via Saudi Hajj Ministry Website. You must use one of the approved Umrah service providers listed on the Maqam Website. As of the writing of this article, there are 35 Online Umrah Services providers that are approved by the Hajj Ministry of Saudi Arabia for Umrah Services. They’re listed at the bottom of this post.
Procedure to Apply for Umrah Visa Online
The procedure for applying for an Umrah visa online is fairly simple.
1-Visit Maqam Website or Nusuk Website
2-Select Individual Travel Agency. You can select up to 3 to compare the prices
3-Select Hotel Booking in Makkah and Madeenah (Optional), Transportation requirements and Ground Service Requirements
5-Enter Passenger Details A passport with a validity of at least 6 months is required. Women and children should be accompanied by a husband/father or a male relative (Mahram).
4-Proceed to block the payment by adding Credit/Debit card Information. Submit your application.
5- The Umrah visa will be issued online and you can print it directly.
Maqam website will be soon replaced by the Newly launched Nusuk Website for Umrah & Hajj Services
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Cost of Umrah Packages Online
The cost of the Umrah packages varies based on a number of factors. However, below is the cost of the Umrah Package for 2 adults. This includes the cost of the hotel in Makkah, the cost of the hotel in Madinah, the transportation cost between Jeddah-Makkah-Madinah-Madinah Airport and the cost of ground services.
The total cost for Umrah Package Online is SAR 3911 which is equivalent to ₹82,131 for a two weeks package in Makkah and Madinah.
Approved Umrah Service Provided Travel Agencies in Saudi Arabia
The following are the 35 Approved Online Travel agents or Umrah Service Providers.
Booking Umrah Online vs Local Travel Agents
Unless you’re an experienced traveler and have been performing Umrah very frequently, it’s best advisable to go with a local travel agent in India because of the uncertainties involved in various stages of Umrah booking. If you are looking to travel to Hajj or Umrah from India, contact the following operators
1- Al Falah International for Hajj & Umrah Service
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