Any Pakistani citizen can travel for Umrah if they are eligible and have all the documents required for Umrah. There are no age restrictions, but children must travel with a guardian, and women under 45 need to travel with a mahram except in some exceptional cases.
Following are some rules for Umrah visa eligibility in Pakistan
- The person should be a Muslim.
- A person should have a valid Pakistani passport.
- A person should not have prior Saudi visa violations.
- Be in good health to perform Umrah rituals.
Umrah visa requirements for Pakistani citizens
Your passport should be valid for six months after you enter Saudi Arabia and It should have two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
Recent passport size photographs with a plain white background. The photos you provide should be clear, taken from front, and should not be older than six months.
A person applying for Umrah must have Meningococcal ACWY vaccination. Other vaccines like Polio and flu may be required according to the season.
You should have return flight tickets for Saudi Arabia.
You should have hotel bookings verified by Nusuk in Makkah or Madinah.
Copy of your CNIC.
How to apply for Umrah visa from Pakistan
Pakistani citizens can get their Umrah visa through approved travel agents or licensed Umrah service providers. You can also get the process done through Nusuk platform, but people from Pakistan still choose authorized Umrah agencies.
Umrah visa for Pakistani citizens can be processed easily through these steps
- You should opt for an Umrah travel agent approved by the Pakistani and Saudi authorities.
- Documents required:
- Passport copy
- CNIC copy
- Passport size photographs
- Meningitis vaccination certificate
- Travel itinerary.
- Pay visa and service fees.
- Agent submits your application to the Saudi visa system.
- Biometric verification may be required
- You receive visa confirmation when it is approved
- Get your Umrah permit from the Nusuk app.
Processing Time and Common Delays
Umrah visa processing takes 3 to 7 days after all documents are submitted.
During peak seasons like Ramadan, School holidays, or just before Hajj, processing may take 10 to 14 days or more.
Common Reasons for Delay and Rejection
- Incomplete or incorrect documents.
- Names not matching in passport, tickets, and application forms.
- Missing vaccination certificates.
- Hotel and transport bookings not done through Nusuk.
- Delays by administration at the Saudi embassy.
How Much is Umrah Visa From Pakistan?
- The cost depends on:
- The type of Umrah package you choose; economy, standard, or premium.
- Umrah Visa is expensive in peak seasons like Ramadan, and School holidays.
- Depends on flights, hotels, transport, and meals.
- Umrah packages from Pakistan start from PKR 275,000 for reasonable options and can go higher for premium packages. Always confirm from your agent that if the price includes Visa fee, health insurance, Nusuk permit processing, Airport transfers and Ziyarat tours.
Important Saudi Arabia entry and Umrah visa rules to verify before booking
- Your passport must be valid at least six months after you enter Saudi Arabia.
- You must get an Umrah permit from the Nusuk app.
- Carry your original meningitis vaccination certificate.
- Women under 45 should confirm mahram requirements.
- Make sure your hotel and transport bookings are verified through Nusuk.
- During Hajj season, Umrah visas may be suspended or restricted.
