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Umrah is a journey that Muslims take to Makkah. Unlike Hajj, which has a specific time, Umrah can be done any time of the year. It involves doing certain acts of worship, including Tawaf (walking around the Kaaba) and Sa’i (walking between the hills of Safa and Marwa).
Yes, a valid visa is required for visiting Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah. You can obtain Umrah visa through an approved agent or opt for electronic visa waiver visa or E-Visa for performing Umrah. However, you will need a Hajj visa approved by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to visit KSA for Hajj.
Umrah is a relatively short process that will only take a few hours to complete. But stay for 3-6 nights in Makkah so you can visit other important religious sites as well.
You can get direct flights with British Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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Visa
Umrah visa price UK is usually between £115 and £190.
Yes, a valid visa is required for visiting Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah. You can obtain Umrah visa through an approved agent or opt for electronic visa waiver visa or E-Visa for performing Umrah. However, you will need a Hajj visa approved by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to visit KSA for Hajj.
Keeping the visa processing and demand in mind, booking a package 3 to 6 months in advance is best. Your Umrah visa processing will start automatically by booking a package with Mecca Travel
You can only visit Makkah, Medina and Jeddah with it.
No, it can’t be extended once you have received your visa.
Women can only perform Hajj if accompanied by a male Mahram. Therefore, they must prove that the male is a Mahram by adding proof of kinship in the application. Moreover, a woman above 45 can perform Hajj without a Mahram but in a group. In such a case, she must provide proof of no objection by her Mahram, which can be her son, brother or husband.
Hajj
Apart from fulfilling a religious duty, it helps to erase all past sins and promises paradise.
To perform Hajj, you need a separate visa. It cannot be done on a tourist visa. With a Hajj visa, you can only visit Makkah, Medina and Jeddah.
It can take 5-6 days to complete.
It begins on the 8th of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah and ends on the 13th.
Once you have performed the Hajj, you must leave Saudi Arabia. The latest you should leave is by the 10th of Muharram.
You can add a hotel of your choice, choose your flight class and add any service you want to your package. We want to help you create a personalised package for your needs.
Jeddah, Madinah, Yanbu, and Taif international airports are the four options to enter Saudi Arabia.