Priorities come first. Yes, in order to enter Saudi Arabia for tourism or to do Umrah, holders of Indian passports must obtain a visa.
The application procedure might not appear to be as simple as it is for many other visas, though. This is due to Saudi Arabia’s varied eligibility requirements for various nations.
Learn all there is to know about Indian residents’ possibilities for obtaining a Saudi Arabian Umrah visa by reading on.
As previously stated, Indian nationals who intend to do Umrah in Saudi Arabia must get an Umrah Visa. This is a legitimate travel document that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has provided for you to enter the country and complete the Umrah pilgrimage.
Hajj cannot be performed with this visa. During this time, a unique Hajj visa is needed.
Indian nationals must first ascertain which Saudi Arabia visa they are qualified for based on the requirements in order to apply for a separate Umrah visa. Find out which visa to apply for and how to do so by reading on.
Eligibility criteria for Indian citizens to apply for Umrah Visa
- Check the following boxes to apply for a visa to Saudi Arabia to do Umrah:
- You can apply for the official Umrah Visa online through the Saudi Arabian government or a travel package if you live in the GCC.
- Indian nationals may be qualified for a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia (conditions apply) or a tour package if they are permanent residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, or the EU/Schengen.
- If the aforementioned exclusions apply to you, the package option is the sole way to apply for an umrah visa. This can be acquired by making an online reservation for an Umrah tour package with a reputable and authorised service provider or by visiting one of your neighbourhood’s authorised travel companies.
