Do British citizens need a visa for Umrah?
Umrah on tourist eVisaYes — and the good news is British citizens can perform Umrah on the Saudi tourist eVisa. There is no need for a separate Umrah visa: the one-year, multiple-entry tourist eVisa lets you enter Saudi Arabia, visit Mecca and Medina outside the Hajj season, and stay up to 90 days. VisitsVisa completes your eVisa application online and delivers it by email.
Umrah visa guide for British citizens
British citizens are eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa, which doubles as an Umrah visa outside the Hajj period. It is valid for one year, allows multiple entries and a stay of up to 90 days, so you can combine your pilgrimage with visiting family or exploring the Kingdom.
Applying online with VisitsVisa means no embassy appointment: we fill in the official form, verify your documents, submit it, and email your approved eVisa — usually within 24 to 72 hours. We also show you how to book your free Nusuk Umrah permit before you fly.
How British citizens apply for Umrah online
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Start your Umrah application online
Answer a few short questions and upload your passport. We complete the Saudi tourist eVisa application for you — no embassy visit.
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Expert review of your documents
A visa specialist checks your passport validity, photo and supporting documents against current Saudi requirements before submission.
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Book your free Nusuk permit
Once approved, we show you how to reserve your free Umrah permit and Rawdah slot in the official Nusuk app before you travel.
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Receive your visa by email
Track progress live and get your approved visa in your inbox, ready to print and present on arrival in Jeddah or Madinah.
Documents British citizens need for Umrah
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Saudi Arabia.
- A recent colour passport photo with a white background.
- Confirmed return or onward flight tickets.
- Proof of accommodation or a confirmed Umrah package.
- Proof of meningococcal ACWY vaccination (plus polio where required).
Health & vaccination requirements
Every Umrah pilgrim must show proof of a meningococcal ACWY vaccination taken at least 10 days before arrival, valid for the trip. Seasonal influenza and up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination are recommended for all pilgrims.
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