An Umrah e-visa is issued within the time period of 24 hours. You don't have to apply through an approved travel agency, all you need to do is submit your information in the application portal, which you can find here.
All visa payments are strictly non-refundable. Your visa (Tourist & Umrah) can be rejected by the government of Saudi Arabia without any specific reason.
In 2022, Umrah pilgrims must be under 65 years old and fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They must also present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before departure for the Kingdom.
Yes you can perform the religious practices of Umrah through a tourist visa. The government of Saudi Arabia has announced that it will allow the pilgrims to visit Umrah who have a tourist visa of Saudi Arabia.
