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How to Apply Umrah Visa Online using Nusuk
Latest Updates
- 1447 season (now closed): Umrah visa holders had to leave Saudi Arabia by 18 April 2026 (1 Dhul Qadah 1447). (Interior Ministry)
- 1448 season (current): Umrah visas and arrivals started on 31 May 2026. Last date to issue Umrah visas: 9 March 2027; last date to enter: 23 March 2027; final departure date: 7 April 2027. (Ministry of Hajj and Umrah)
- Living in Saudi Arabia? Residents don’t need an Umrah visa — you book an Umrah permit in the Nusuk app.
In this article, We have a detailed step-by-step guide to Applying for Umrah Visa Online for Indians or any foreigner who wishes to perform Umrah using Nusuk, the new system for applying umrah visa.
The old Maqam website has been retired; Umrah packages and visas now go through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s Nusuk Umrah platform and licensed Umrah companies and agents. Indian passport holders generally apply through a Ministry-licensed agent or an approved provider listed on Nusuk. The list of 35 providers at the bottom of this post dates from the Maqam era and may be out of date — check the current list on Nusuk.
Procedure to Apply for Umrah Visa Online
The procedure for applying for an Umrah visa online is fairly simple.
1-Visit the Nusuk Umrah platform (see also Nusuk partners)
2-Select Individual Travel Agency. You can select up to 3 to compare the prices
3-Select Hotel Booking in Makkah and Madeenah (Optional), Transportation requirements and Ground Service Requirements
4-Enter Passenger Details A passport with a validity of at least 6 months is required. Saudi Umrah visa rules no longer require women to be accompanied by a male relative (Mahram). (SPA)
5-Proceed to block the payment by adding Credit/Debit card Information. Submit your application.
6- The Umrah visa will be issued online and you can print it directly.
The Maqam website has since been replaced by Nusuk, the official platform for Umrah and Hajj services.
Recommended: How to Apply Family Visit Visa Online?
Cost of Umrah Packages Online
The cost of the Umrah packages varies based on a number of factors. However, below is the cost of the Umrah Package for 2 adults. This includes the cost of the hotel in Makkah, the cost of the hotel in Madinah, the transportation cost between Jeddah-Makkah-Madinah-Madinah Airport and the cost of ground services.
The total cost for Umrah Package Online was SAR 3911 (about ₹82,131 at the time) for a two weeks package in Makkah and Madinah. This is an example quote from when this article was first written; prices vary by season, hotel and provider.
Approved Umrah Service Provided Travel Agencies in Saudi Arabia
The following 35 Online Travel agents or Umrah Service Providers were approved on the old Maqam platform. This list has not been re-verified; check the current approved providers on Nusuk before booking.
Approved Umrah Service Provided Travel Agencies in Saudi Arabia
Booking Umrah Online vs Local Travel Agents
Unless you’re an experienced traveler and have been performing Umrah very frequently, it’s best advisable to go with a local travel agent in India because of the uncertainties involved in various stages of Umrah booking. If you are looking to travel to Hajj or Umrah from India, contact the following operators
