Every Umrah from Pakistan starts with the right Saudi visa. For most people that is an electronic Umrah visa issued together with an approved package of hotel and transport. Here is how it works for the 1448 season (2026–27), based on what the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs publish.
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The Umrah visa at a glance
| Item | What the rules say |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Electronic Umrah visa |
| Government fee | About SAR 300 (about Rs 22,150), set by Saudi Arabia |
| Stay | Up to 90 days; it cannot be extended past 90 days or into the Hajj season |
| Package rule | The visa is issued only with a package of accommodation and transport |
| Where you can go | Makkah, Madinah and every other Saudi city during your stay |
| How often | You can get an Umrah visa more than once a year |
| Airports | Enter and leave through any Saudi international or regional airport |
Key dates for the 1448 season
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | Umrah visas start being issued |
| 1 June 2026 | Pilgrims can enter Makkah and book Umrah permits in Nusuk |
| 9 March 2027 | Last day for new Umrah visas (1 Shawwal 1448) |
| 23 March 2027 | Last day to enter Saudi Arabia (15 Shawwal) |
| 7 April 2027 | Last day to leave Saudi Arabia (30 Shawwal) |
This means a Ramadan 2027 Umrah fits in the season, but a long stay after Eid does not: everyone must leave by 7 April 2027. See when Umrah is cheapest.
Three ways to get a visa that allows Umrah
A company attested by Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs books your package with a Saudi Umrah company and processes the visa through Nusuk. Flights are often included.
The ministry’s Nusuk Umrah platform lists licensed packages for people living in Pakistan, some with the visa included. You book and pay online yourself.
Pakistanis with a valid UK, US or Schengen visa, or UK, US or EU residence, can get a Saudi tourist visa on arrival, which allows Umrah outside the Hajj season. How this route works.
Saudi rules let holders of other valid visas, such as a family visit visa, register in Nusuk and book an Umrah permit. Hajj always needs a Hajj visa.
How the Umrah company route works
- 1Choose an attested company
Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs publishes the list of attested Umrah tour operators on its website. Under the Hajj & Umrah Act 2024, these are the companies allowed to provide Umrah services.
- 2Pick your package
Compare the hotels in Makkah and Madinah (distance from the Haram matters most), room sharing, transport, flights and dates. Ask for a written, itemised quote.
- 3Hand over your documents
Usually your passport, a recent photo on a white background, your CNIC copy and your vaccination proof. Give names exactly as in the passport.
- 4Pay by bank and get a contract
Pay into the company’s bank account, never in cash to an individual. Keep the receipt and a copy of your contract.
- 5Receive the visa
The visa is electronic and linked to your package. Check your name, passport number and dates as soon as you get it.
- 6Set up Nusuk before you fly
Register in the Nusuk app with your visa number so you can book your Umrah permit. See our Nusuk app guide.
Health rules you must meet
- Meningitis (ACYW) vaccine for every pilgrim, at least 10 days before you arrive (conjugate vaccine valid for 5 years, polysaccharide for 3).
- Polio vaccine, because you travel from Pakistan: one dose of oral or injectable polio vaccine at least 4 weeks before arrival (oral within 6 months, injectable within 12 months). Read our polio certificate guide.
- COVID-19 vaccine proof only for higher-risk pilgrims, such as people over 65, pregnant women and people with some chronic illnesses.
- Full list in our Umrah checklist.
Avoid Umrah scams
- Check the company on the Ministry of Religious Affairs list before you pay anything.
- Be wary of prices far below the market, cash-only deals and agents who will not give a written contract.
- Do not travel on a visa that does not match your plans. Overstaying or working on an Umrah visa can lead to fines and bans.
WhatsApp us “UMRAH” and we will send our free Umrah checklist: documents, vaccines, Nusuk steps and what to ask your Umrah company.
Questions people ask
How much is the Umrah visa fee for Pakistanis?
The Saudi government fee is about SAR 300 (about Rs 22,150). Most Pakistanis pay it as part of a package that also covers medical insurance, hotels and transport.
How long can I stay on an Umrah visa?
Up to 90 days, within the season dates. It cannot be extended beyond 90 days or into the Hajj season, and for the 1448 season everyone must leave by 7 April 2027.
Can I get an Umrah visa without a package?
No. The Saudi ministry says the visa cannot be issued without a service package covering accommodation and transport.
Can a Pakistani apply for an Umrah visa directly?
Yes, two ways: through an Umrah company attested by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, or by booking a licensed package with the visa on Saudi Arabia’s official Nusuk Umrah platform.
Can I perform Umrah more than once on one trip?
Yes. There is no fee to repeat Umrah and no limit on the number, but you can hold only one active Umrah permit in Nusuk at a time.
travelEZ does not arrange Umrah visas or packages at the moment. This guide is free information, checked against official sources in October 2026; Saudi rules change often, so confirm the details with your Umrah company before you pay.
