Everything a Pakistani passport holder needs to know before applying for a Saudi Umrah visa — documents, timelines, vaccination rules, and common rejection reasons.
Tours de Pakistan handles the full application on your behalf as part of every package; this guide explains what we’re submitting and why.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
Visa Processing Time |
5–7 working days through a licensed operator (up to 10 days during peak Ramadan demand) |
Minimum Passport Validity |
6 months from intended travel date |
Passport Photos |
2 recent photos, white background, no glasses (women: hijab permitted, face clearly visible) |
Meningitis Vaccination (ACWY) |
Mandatory certificate, valid within 3 years of travel |
Polio Vaccination |
As of 2026, Saudi Arabia requires proof of polio vaccination for travelers under 15 from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. An oral polio vaccine (OPV) dose within the past 12 months is typically accepted. Requirements are reviewed annually by Saudi Ministry of Health. |
Mahram Requirement (Women) |
Women under 45 traveling without a mahram must join an organised group tour |
Dual Nationals |
May use either passport — we advise on the most efficient option per traveler |
Visa Validity |
Single-entry, valid for your booked package dates; extensions handled case-by-case |
Visa Fee |
Included in all package prices — no separate charge on arrival |
Children’s Documents |
Valid passport required at any age — no minimum age for Umrah |
Dual nationals: British-Pakistani, American-Pakistani, and other dual nationals can use either passport. We review both passports and recommend the most efficient route — often based on layover transit rules and remaining validity.
| Step | Timeline | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
1 |
4–6 weeks before travel |
Submit passport copy, photos, and vaccination certificate to our team |
2 |
3–4 weeks before travel |
We submit your application to the Saudi authorities on your behalf |
3 |
2–3 weeks before travel |
Visa approved (5–7 working days); we confirm in writing and issue flight tickets and hotel vouchers |
4 |
1 week before travel |
Pre-departure briefing — final document check, Ihram guidance, group meeting point |
5–7 working days when submitted through a licensed operator, up to 10 days during peak Ramadan demand. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
The Saudi Umrah visa fee is included in all Tours de Pakistan packages. The standalone Saudi government fee is approximately SAR 300–600 (PKR 25,000–50,000 at current rates), depending on the season and application channel. No separate fee is charged on arrival.
6 months from your intended date of travel.
No. An Umrah visa is a single-entry visa issued specifically for performing Umrah — it does not permit general tourism or employment. Saudi Arabia also issues a separate tourist e-visa, but Umrah must be performed on an Umrah visa submitted through a licensed operator.
Yes — a meningitis (ACWY) certificate valid within 3 years is mandatory; polio vaccination proof may also be required depending on age and current Saudi entry rules.
Saudi Umrah visas are processed through licensed travel operators and the Nusuk platform; we handle the full submission as part of every package.
Nusuk (nusuk.sa) is the official Saudi Ministry of Hajj digital platform for Umrah registration and visa processing. When you book through Tours de Pakistan, we handle Nusuk registration and submission on your behalf — you don’t need to create an account or navigate the platform yourself.
Women under 45 traveling without a mahram are required to join an organised group tour — our group departures satisfy this requirement.
We monitor every application and proactively follow up; in rare cases of delay we adjust flight and hotel bookings at no extra cost where possible.
Yes, no minimum age — every child needs their own valid passport.
No — included in every package price, with no separate charge on arrival.
Possible in some cases, subject to validity and hotel/flight rebooking — let us know at booking time.
Name mismatches are a common cause of delay — flag any discrepancy to us before we submit your application.
Past immigration issues can affect approval; disclose any history to our team in advance so we can advise honestly on your chances before submitting.
No interview is required for standard Umrah visa applications submitted through a licensed operator; biometric data is typically collected via the visa center or on arrival.
The Umrah visa itself doesn’t restrict transit stopovers, but your stopover country’s own transit visa rules apply separately — confirm with us before booking flights.
Every Tours de Pakistan package includes full visa processing no separate paperwork for you to manage.
