In this Blog, we will talk about how to apply for Umrah visa Via Nusuk and other ways,
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made it possible to self-submit electronically for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom to choose Umrah packages through the online platform “Nusuk”.
What Do You Need to Get an Umrah Visa From Outside Saudi Arabia?
Firstly, To issue an Umrah visa from outside Saudi Arabia, you need:
- Round trip ticket.
- Insurance policy.
- Accommodation and transportation reservation.
- Or book a service package with one of the approved Saudi Umrah companies.
How to Apply for Umrah Visa: Step by Step
Secondly, Follow the following steps to apply for Umrah Visa through Nusk platform:
- You must log in to the “Nusuk” platform from here.
- Clicking at the top of the page on the right, on the phrase “Apply for a visa”.
- Then specify your nationality, and then determine the residence.
- Determine if you are a permanent resident of America or the European Union or hold a Schengen visa, or if you are a resident of one of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries or not.
- If the answer to the previous step is “Yes”, two options will appear for you:
- “Apply for the electronic visa” and “Obtain the visa through the package”.
- Continue with the other steps that will appear until you register your complete information.
- If the answer is “No”, one option will appear for you, “Obtaining a visa through a package”.
- A message will appear to you that says:
“You have the right to obtain an Umrah visa easily by applying to one of the approved service providers or by visiting one of your local approved travel agencies to book the Umrah campaign”
- Click on “View Package Providers” below the previous message, and choose the following from among the services of each of the following:
- Individuals: which provide Umrah service to individuals who do not qualify for a tourist, family visit, or work visa and need to obtain an Umrah visa and wish to book themselves directly online, instead of booking a package through their local travel companies.
- Business: for business and Umrah services for companies.
- In the case of “individuals”, choose one of the service providers( Hotels) a cross menu will appear containing:
– Season: It determines the appropriate Umrah timing for you.
-Package type: One of the three packages is selected: economic, premium, or budget, and through it, the number of pilgrims will be determined.
-If you see this message “No Record Found”, click on “View All Packages” to choose the best for you, you may be asked to have more than one person in order to get the prices, which are per person on offer.
How to Apply for Umrah Visa | Other Ways
In addition to booking through Nusuk platform, you can get an Umrah visa in one of the following ways:
- United States of America visa: visa on arrival for holders of visas from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the European Union countries “Schengen”, from here
- National platform visa: by applying directly to the options available on the unified national visa platform from here.
- Ruh Al – Saudi Visa: Electronic visa through the Ruh Saudi website from here.
- Visa from the approved agency: Book the Umrah package through one of the approved agencies in your country.
- Family visit visa: by relatives residing in Saudi Arabia, including parents, brothers, children, and wife.
- Personal visit visa: through a Saudi citizen and the presence of relatives is not required.
Is there a difference between the Saudi tourist visa and the Saudi Umrah visa?
Yes, there are some slight differences between them, for example:
- Umrah visas offer more advantages than standard e-tourist visas.
- It is easiest to apply for tourist visas online.
- Umrah visa holders may leave the country with Zamzam, while tourist visa holders may not.
- The tourist visa is also a multiple-entry visa that anyone can apply for regardless of religion.
- The Umrah visa is a single entry visa issued only to Muslims who will enter Saudi Arabia for the purpose of performing Umrah.
- Tourist visas can be applied for from 49 countries only.
- Travelers from anywhere in the world can apply for an Umrah visa.
In conclusion,
There is more than one way to obtain a visa for Umrah or a visitor visa to Saudi Arabia,
So choose the most suitable one for you, and the one that suits your needs the most.
