Umrah Companions operate on the philosophy that pilgrims are the Guest of Allah swt
not the regular travelers. By serving them honestly, transparently, and responsibly
we can create the happiness for these guests. Our team is striving to positively
change the pilgrim’s experience of Hajj & Umrah.
We are corporate America trained professionals committed to religious travel and
hospitality services to uplift this sector with next level of pilgrim focused
products & services.
In post Covid-19 world now more than before, pilgrims need qualified, informed, and
sincere advisors to support this life changing journey. Airlines, Hotels, Visa Rules
are changing overnight, and we make sure that we stay on top of all these situations
in these uncertain times to serve the guests of Allah swt.
From our digital platform pilgrim and Umrah organizers can make all arrangements
including flights, hotel bookings, ground transport arrangements, guidance services
and even e-visa to travel. Without any hassle to visit multiple agencies and making
tens of phone calls now you can have a fully digital experience at the comfort of
your home or office.
There are mainly two types of visas available for travellers to Saudi Arabia aiming to perform Umrah, Tourist Visa & Umrah Visa.
Currently, travellers, residents or citizens of Saudi Arabia intend to perform Umrah,
pray at Masjid Al Haram or Prophet Mosque, Madinah are required to make advance
appointment using Eatmarna or Tawakkalna mobile Apps available on App store & Google
Play.
Sometimes, these appointments are hard to make depending on the day of the week and
number of visitors attending the prayers.
Currently, children below the age of 12 years are not eligible for Umrah visa.
Tourist visa holders upon arrival at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia make these appointments
themselves using the purpose-built mobile Apps once they have a local mobile number
and their vaccination records are updated in Ministry of Health system. Please note,
it may take few days after your arrival in the Kingdom before you are able to
perform Umrah or pray at Holy Mosques.
However, in case of Umrah visa holder your Travel Agent can make these appointments
in advance before your departure to Saudi Arabia. Travelers can also make their own
appointments once they reach Saudi Arabia.
Your Hotel can also facilitate these appointments upon your behalf.
Currently, children below the age of 12 years are not eligible for these
appointments hence can’t perform Umrah or pray at both Holy Mosques.
If you are eligible for tourist visa and flexible to travel Saudi Arabia without
Ihram from your departure Airport and willing to wait few days before getting the
Umrah appointment, then Tourist visa is suitable for your travel. As a Tourist visa
holder, you have more flexibility in hotel and transport reservations by either
making such bookings by yourself or you can use our services where we offer full
land packages excluding flights.
Umrah visa is better for the pilgrims who wants to have certainty in their travel
plan and performance of the rituals. However, currently Umrah visa is available only
from certain countries in limited numbers.
Yes. Saudi Arabia reopened to international visitors on 1 August 2021.
All visitors will be required to hold a valid tourist visa to enter the Kingdom, a
negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure and be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19. Travelers will also need to have COVID-19 insurance
while in the Kingdom. The cost of this insurance will be included in the fee for the
tourist visa.
Saudi Arabia is currently closed to all those travelling from the following
countries:
Afghanistan
Argentina
Brazil
Egypt
Ethiopia
India
Indonesia
Lebanon
Pakistan
South Africa
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
All permitted visitors will be required to hold a valid tourist visa to enter the
Kingdom, a negative PCR teat taken no more than 72 hours before departure and be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Travelers will also need to have COVID-19
insurance while in the Kingdom. The cost of this insurance will be included in the
fee for the tourism visa.
Yes. If you are a resident in one of the suspended countries, you can enter the Kingdom with a valid tourist visa as long as you stay for 14 days in another third country not on the suspended list We advise to always check with your carrier before flying into the Kingdom as regulations can change suddenly.
You can see if your country is eligible for the eVisa program by checking the listing on VisaSaudi.com page. All countries not listed can also apply for a consulate tourist visa through their nearest Saudi Arabian Embassy via www.mofa.gov.sa.
Visitors from eligible countries can apply online through the tourism e-portal at visa.visitsaudi.com. Visitors from countries not currently eligible for the e-visa can apply for a consulate visa via www.mofa.gov.sa.
The cost for a tourist eVisa is SAR 525, and a processing fee of SAR 10 for all
applicants. The visa cost includes a fee for full health insurance.
Travelers who already hold a valid tourism visa which does not include COVID
insurance will be required to pay a fee of SAR 40 on arrival at the airport to
secure the necessary insurance.
Visitors from countries not currently eligible for the tourist eVisa can apply
for a consulate visa via
www.mofa.gov.sa.
Please note that Saudi Arabia remains suspended to all those travelling from the
following countries: Afghanistan, Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, India,
Indonesia, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and
Vietnam.
No. Visa on arrival is currently suspended for safety reasons. Visitors should obtain a visa before departure and include their visa number when they register their vaccination details on the government portal at muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/home.
Visitors who are fully vaccinated and hold a valid ticket and tourist visa may enter the country normally, subject to any adjustments to ticket costs imposed by the airline.
All members of the family including children cannot enter unless fully vaccinated. You can extend an unused visa by visiting Enjaz webpage. You will need the visa number and the passport number to complete this extension.
Yes, tourist visa holders can enter the country through any formal port of entry including land borders
Approved vaccines include AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna and J&J/Janssen. Travelers
are considered fully vaccinated following two doses of AstraZeneca, Pfizer,
Moderna or one dose of J&J/Janssen, with the last dose administered at least 14
days prior to arrival into the Kingdom.
Travelers who have completed two doses of the Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccines will
be accepted if they have received an additional dose of one of the four vaccines
approved in the Kingdom.
Only visitors who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an approved vaccine will be able to enter the country. Vaccinated visitors do not need to isolate upon arrival.
All travelers should obtain a vaccination certificate issued by the relevant health authority in their home country. This certificate should be shown to immigration officials upon entry and carried at all times while in the country. Visitors should register their vaccination details on the government portal at muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/home no more than 72 hours before departure.
No. Only fully vaccinated visitors can enter the country - two doses of Pfizer, Moderna or Astra Zeneca. Or one dose of J&J / Janssen or two doses of Sinopharm or Sinovac plus one dose of any other previous four.
As long as you have had two doses of one of the vaccines recognized by Saudi Arabia, you will be allowed to enter the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Health recognizes those vaccines that have been approved by the
Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) for use in the country. The SFDA is
testing other vaccines and the list of accepted vaccines will be enlarged as
they are approved.
Travelers who have completed two doses of the Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccines will
be accepted if they have received an additional dose of one of the four vaccines
approved in the Kingdom.
Yes. All visitors must provide a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure. Visitors should also register their vaccination details on the government portal at muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/home no more than 72 hours before departure.
All travelers must have COVID-19 insurance while in the Kingdom. The cost of this insurance will be included in the fee for the tourist visa. Travelers who display symptoms of COVID should report to one of Saudi’s many world class health facilities for testing and treatment as required.
Health insurance is included within the fee for the tourist visa and covers all
COVID-19 related medical expenses.
Travelers who already hold a valid tourist visa which does not include COVID
insurance will be required to pay a fee of SAR 40 on arrival at the airport or
land border to secure the necessary insurance.
Your COVID insurance fee will be collected at the airport or land border. There will be a dedicated desk to provide this service.
Your insurance status will be marked electronically against your valid tourist visa.
