Umrah visa: the ways to enter Saudi Arabia and what each costs
Every route below can be used for Umrah outside the Hajj season, according to the Saudi sources linked beside it. Pick your country for the options open to you.
- Umrah visa for CanadiansTourist visa, Umrah visa, Stopover visa
- Umrah visa for US citizensTourist visa, Umrah visa, Stopover visa
- Umrah visa for British citizensElectronic travel authorisation, Tourist visa, Umrah visa, Stopover visa
All routes
| Visa | Fee per person | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic travel authorisation | SAR 50 | For British citizens. Apply online before you travel. It covers Umrah outside the Hajj season, but the UK notes it does not include health insurance.Visit Saudi, visa regulations, checked 10 November 2026 |
| Tourist visa | SAR 395 | Apply online before you go, or get it on arrival. Saudi Arabia's tourism site says it can be used for Umrah outside the Hajj season. Medical insurance is included in the fee.Visit Saudi, visa regulations, checked 10 November 2026 |
| Umrah visa | SAR 300 | Issued through Nusuk Umrah or a licensed agent. The Ministry says it cannot be issued without a service package (hotel and transport), so it only partly fits a do-it-yourself trip.Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, questions and answers, checked 10 November 2026 |
| Stopover visa | SAR 52.50 | For a stay of up to 96 hours when you fly Saudia or flynas and break your journey in Saudi Arabia. The visa is free; you pay an application fee and insurance.Visit Saudi, visa regulations, checked 10 November 2026 |