Understanding Your Saudi Visa Options for Umrah
Islamic travel agency always understands the needs of your Saudi Visa by offering multiple options to get Visa for Umrah on an urgent basis. The team of highly professionals is always ready to assist you from the documentation to the application for your visa demand. You can request us for E-Visa, a tourist visa and a standard visa, depending on the type of passport you hold. We understand your concerns regarding the issuance of Umrah visas to nationals of Asian countries (Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, and Somalia).
Umrah Visa
An Umrah visa is a short-term entry permit to Saudi Arabia. It is strictly bound to a religious purpose (Umrah obligation). The visa can be obtained through the official Saudi website of Hajj and Umrah or Umrah tour operators. The Umrah visa is valid for 90 days (from the date of issuance), provides a single entry, and is issued only to Muslims.
Saudi Arabia Tourist e-Visa
At Islamic travel agency you can get Multiple Entry tourist Visa starting from £80 with a validity of 365 days. You can receive a multiple-entry visa within 48 to 72 hours of processing. By getting a Saudi tourist visa, you can perform Umrah multiple times.
Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW)
You can get an E-waiver Visa at a price of £80 to £110 for British citizens from Islamic travel agency UK. The processing time is very low, and the validity is 90 days. Muslims from the UK who are looking for urgent visa services for Umrah can reach our team of Umrah visa Experts and get their visa within record time.
Mandatory Umrah Visa Requirements for UK Applications
The main requirements for the Umrah visa from the UK include British Nationality, medical certificates and insurance, the necessary documents, a Mahram for women, and guardians for underage children.
- Passport must have 6 Months Validity
- Non British Passport Holders Must have Permit of UK residency (Currently Not Allowed)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Hotels Booking Vouchers & Ticket Confirmation
- Visa application form
- Meningococcal Vaccination Certificate
- Medical insurance (Optional)
Passport Validity and Digital Documentation Standards
For British and Non British passport holders, the validity standard is at least 6 months before the date of travel. If you apply for a visa with one year's validity with multiple entries, you must have your passport up to date. If you don’t have a British passport, then you must have the residence permit of UK citizens for the application of Visa and it must be permanent proof of residence or citizenship. Pilgrims who hold Asian passports (Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, and Somalia) must have visas with expiration dates at least six months after the date of departure.
Required Vaccinations and Health Insurance for 2026
Before applying for an Umrah visa from UK you must provide the Meningococcal Vaccination Certificate, Polio vaccination certificate, black fever vaccination evidence and Measles vaccination proof. We also recommend getting proper medical insurance in case of emergency to avoid unnecessary expenses. Providing health insurance documentation delays the visa issuance process for Umrah 2026.
How to Apply for an Umrah Visa from the UK Step-by-Step?
Islamic Travel Agency provides a step-by-step guide to visa processing for Umrah. Once you are applying for an Umrah visa online, you can follow these steps.
- First Step: Visit our apply Umrah Visa section mentioned on our website islamictravelagency.co.uk or Call us on our direct number.
- Second Step: Choose which type of visa you want to apply for; it can be an E-Waiver, a Tourist Visa or an Umrah Visa by post.
- Third Step: Submit your Passport details and required documents for Visa to us, make sure before apply you must confirm the validity of Visa from us, it can be 90 days, 180 days and 365 days.
- Fourth Step: Our team of visa professionals reviews all information for accuracy to reduce the risk of Visa rejection.
- Fifth Step: Pay the required fee for your selected Visa depends on the type of Passport either it is a British passport or an Asian passport. Also, the visa cost also varies as per the validity till 3 months, 6 months and 180 months.
- Sixth Step: Our team submits the application to apply for an Umrah visa as per your legitimate request to us.
- Seventh Step: Visa status updates provided via phone or WhatsApp to You
- Last Step: The visa processing time is 24-72 hours. If you applied for an e-visa, we will send it to you via email or WhatsApp. If you applied for a tourist visa or Umrah visa, we will send it to your provided address by post, or you can collect it from our office in person.
Visa Processing Times and Seasonal Deadlines for 2026
We at Islamic travel agency always try to meet the seasonal deadlines for the Umrah Visa issuance. For the season of Ramadan, we always follow the deadline to issue all types of visas before the start of Ramadan to avoid the rush and busy crowd lineup for visa issuance. During the summer and winter school holidays, we adhere to the deadlines of school vacations and issue visas based on your preferred travel dates. The Easter holiday season is ideal for the parents to get visas during the kids’ school vacations, and we follow their deadlines to process and issue visas within that time.
Why Choose Islamic Travel Agency UK for Your Visa Processing?
The major reasons to choose Islamic Travel Agency UK for Muslim pilgrims living in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow include fast visa processing, urgent Saudi visa issuance, 24/7 visa assistance, complete documentation review, competitive Umrah visa prices, E-Visa for Umrah, tourist visa support, and multiple entry visa support.
Common Reasons for Umrah Visa Rejection
Once you apply for Umrah visa you might face the Visa rejection from Saudi Embassy operating in UK. There are multiple reasons for the visa Rejection that includes,
- You might entered incorrect personal details
- Your passport is not valid
- Your UK residence permit is not valid
- Your photographs not meet the required standards
- Your hotels are not confirmed and Booking Vouchers are Invalid
- Your Flight ticket Might be cancelled or not confirmed
- You holds passport of not allowed country
- Your Asian passports (Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, and Somalia) may require additional verification.
Saudi Conditions & Mahram Rules for Women Performing Umrah
The Saudi misntry of Hajj imposed some rules for women who are applying visa to perform Umrah and Islamic travel agency always guide nobel ladies and women who are planning for spiritual journey to follow these rules.
- Women aged 18 and above may perform Umrah without a Mahram
- Female pilgrims may travel alone or in organized groups
- Under 18 Girls or Women must be with their parents or a legal guardian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Saudi Tourist eVisa and a dedicated Umrah Visa?
The Saudi tourist eVisa is issued with a validity of one year with multiple entries with a difference of at least 3 months per entry. However, a dedicated Umrah visa is issued with a validity of 6 Months and it is only for Makkah and Madinah entry for the purpose of Umrah.
How long is the Umrah Visa valid for entry in 2026?
It is valid for 90, 180, and 365 days from the date of departure in 2026.
How much does an Umrah Visa cost for UK residents?
Umrah visa prices vary based on validity, ranging from £80 to £110.
How long does it take to process an Umrah Visa from the UK?
The processing time for the Umrah visa ranges from 24 hours to 48-72 hours.
Do I need a separate permit if I already have an Umrah Visa?
No. If you already have a visa for Umrah, you don’t require any permit; however, you must comply with Saudi law, as sometimes a visa is not issued on a permit.
Can women perform Umrah without a Mahram in 2026?
Yes, Women aged 18 and above may perform Umrah without a Mahram in 2026
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