Umrah Visa Guide 2026

No. UAE citizens can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free for up to 90 days using their passport or GCC national ID. No advance application is needed — simply present your passport at Jeddah or Madinah airport immigration.

Yes. UAE residents holding non-GCC passports need either an Umrah visa or a Saudi e-Visa (for eligible nationalities). Your UAE residency must be valid for at least 3–6 months. FlyMoreMe handles the full visa processing — documents needed: passport (6+ months validity), Emirates ID copy, passport photo (white background), and completed application form.

Standard processing takes 3–7 working days after document submission. Express processing is available within 24–48 hours for urgent travel (additional fees apply). We recommend applying at least 2 weeks before your planned departure date.

Yes. Pakistani citizens require an Umrah visa for Saudi Arabia. Required documents: valid Pakistani passport (6+ months validity), two passport photos (white background, 4×6cm), completed Umrah visa form, confirmed hotel bookings, return flight tickets, CNIC copy, and mahram documentation for unmarried women under 45. Processing takes 7–10 working days; express 3–5 days available.

Yes. South African citizens need an Umrah visa. Required documents: valid South African passport (6+ months validity), passport photos, completed visa application, confirmed hotel bookings, and return flight tickets. Processing takes 5–10 working days. FlyMoreMe handles the full process from our Dubai office.

Eligible nationalities can apply for a Saudi e-Visa, which allows Umrah performance (except during Hajj season). The e-Visa is valid for 1 year with stays up to 90 days. However, dedicated Umrah visas are typically processed faster and are included in all FlyMoreMe Umrah packages at no extra cost.

General requirements across all departure countries: 1) Passport valid 6+ months from travel date, 2) Passport-size photo (white background), 3) Completed visa application form, 4) Confirmed hotel bookings in Makkah & Madinah, 5) Return flight tickets, 6) For women under 45: mahram documentation. UAE residents also need Emirates ID copy; Pakistani citizens need CNIC copy.

Yes. All FlyMoreMe Umrah packages from UAE, Pakistan, and South Africa include complete Umrah visa processing at no additional cost. We handle document submission, follow-up, and collection — with a 99% visa approval rate across all departure countries.