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 urgent basis. The team of highly professionals always ready to assist you from the documentation to the application for your visa demand. You can request us for E-Visa, tourist visa and standard visa depends on the type of passport you hold. We understand your concerns regarding issuance of Umrah visa on Asian (Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh and Somalia) Passport holders.
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 get Multiple Entry Visa within 48 to 72 hours of processing time. By getting Saudi tourist visa you can perform Umrah multiple times.
Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW)
You can get 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 validity is 90 days. Muslims from UK who are looking urgent visa services for Umrah they can reach our team of Umrah visa Experts and get their visa within record time.
Mandatory Umrah Visa Requirements for UK Applications
British Nationality, medical certificates plus insurance, necessary documents, presence of a Mahram for Women, and guardians for the underage kids are the main requirements for the Umrah visa from the UK.
- 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 visa for one year validity with multiple entry you must have your passport up to date. If you don’t have 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. The pilgrims who hold Asian (Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh and Somalia) Passport, there visa must have expiration date at least 6 months after the date of departure.
Required Vaccinations and Health Insurance for 2026
Before applying 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 to get proper medical insurance in case of emergency to avoid unnecessary expenses. When you provide health insurance documentation it escalates the process of visa issuance for Umrah 2026.
How to Apply for an Umrah Visa from the UK Step-by-Step?
Islamic Travel Agency brings visa processing step by step guide for Umrah. Once you are applying 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, it can be E-Waiver, Tourist Visa or 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 of your selected Visa depends on the type of Passport either it is British passport or Asian passport. Also the visa cost also varies as per the validity till 3 months, 6 months and 180 months.
- Sixth Step: Our team submit application apply for Umrah visa as per your legitimate request to us.
- Seventh Step: Visa status updates provided via phone or WhatsApp to You
- Last Step: Visa processing time is 24-72 Hours, if you applied E-visa we send it to you via email or Whatsapp, if you apply tourist visa or Umrah visa we send it to your given address by post or you can collect it from our office by personal visit.
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 type of visa before start of Ramadan to avoid rush and busy crowd lineup for visa issuance. In summer holidays and Winter School holidays we always follows the deadline of school vacations and issue visas as per demand of your travel dates. Easter holiday’s season is ideal for the parents to get visa during kids school vacations and we follow their deadlines to process and issue visa within that time.
Why Choose Islamic Travel Agency UK for Your Visa Processing?
Fast visa processing, Urgent Saudi visa issuance, 24/7 visa assistance, complete documentation review, competitive Umrah visa prices, E-Visa for Umrah, Toursit visa and multiple entry visa for Umrah support are the major reasons to choose Islamic travel agency UK for Muslim pilgrims living in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow, UK.
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?
Saudi tourist eVisa issued with a validity of one year with multiple entries with a difference of at least 3 months per entry. However dedicated Umrah visa 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 keep an eye on Saudi laws, as sometimes they don’t allow a visa 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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