How To Go To Umrah In Simple Steps?

Umrah In Arabic means a visit to a place, and it is not one of the Five pillars of Islam like Hajj; however, it is such a pleasant journey to take to Ka'abah in Mecca and can be performed any time of the year except for Hajj time, unlike Hajj where there is a time for it yearly, this journey purges impurities from within anyone that performs it at the sacred house of Allah "Ka'abah" in the city Mecca in Saudi Arabia, however, if you were going there the first time, It could be a hard thing to figure out the process, which is what we will share today:

When can I go to Umrah?

Muslims can go and perform Umrah at any time of the year.

Do I need a Visa for Umrah?

Yes, there is an Umrah Visa.

What are the Umrah visa requirements?

Follow those steps to obtain an Umrah visa:

• First, you have to fill in an Umrah application form.
• Then, you can fill out the application online from the Saudi Visa official website.
• You will be asked for photos, passport, and other information to fill in, and the photo should be on a white background.
• Your passport should be valid for more than six months.
• You should have a Mahram which is a male company with you, that relates to you like Father, Brother, Uncle, Son not any male if you were a female unless you were older than 45 years old, or you are traveling with an organized group or of the Mahram signs a no-objection certificate to clear you for travel.
• Currently, more requirements such as vaccination and other covid-19 measurements change according to the number of cases and variants.

How much is an Umrah visa valid for?

Umrah visas are usually valid for two weeks only, free of charge but services, hotel, and travel fees are not free.

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