Umrah visa 2026: do you actually need one?
Since October 2025 there is no separate Umrah visa. Here is what actually changed, the free permit that catches self-bookers out, and the rules most sites still get wrong.
Current Saudi entry rules for pilgrims by nationality — visa routes, the Nusuk platform, permits, insurance requirements and documentation. Rules change often; each page shows when it was last verified.
Since October 2025 there is no separate Umrah visa. Here is what actually changed, the free permit that catches self-bookers out, and the rules most sites still get wrong.