Umrah is one of the most important pilgrimages that Muslims can do in Saudi Arabia at any time of the year. This journey is part of the big Hajj pilgrimage, which is done yearly.

This article has all the important information you need to perform Umrah from India. Find out by reading on.

What Are the Conditions for Umrah 2022?

Umrah Visa

In order to apply for an Umrah visa, you will need the following documents:

An authentic, fully-filled-out Umrah visa application. Be sure to take your time reading and signing the final sentence in your statement of purpose before submitting your application. A visa application form can be obtained through the mail by sending a big self-addressed envelope to the Saudi Consulate office in your area.

It’s important to note that those with non-Muslim names need to present an Islamic center or mosque certificate declaring that they are Muslim.

The application form should include a passport-sized color photograph with a white backdrop. The visa applicant’s face must be clearly visible in the image, which must be taken from a full-frontal angle. After submitting the application, passports must be valid for at least six months. A non-refundable and confirmed plane ticket. If you’re planning to leave Saudi Arabia, you should do it within two weeks after arriving.

There should be a vaccination certificate for Meningococcal Meningitis on record. To enter Saudi Arabia, a vaccination certificate must be valid for three years and must have been issued no more than three years before arrival. At the time of admission into Saudi Arabia, the applicant must have their vaccination certificate with them.

A valid residency permit must be included when submitting an application from a country where the applicant does not have citizenship. Only an approved travel agent can obtain an Umrah visa.

Does A Tourist Visa Allow Me to Undertake Umrah?

You certainly can. If you don’t already have Umrah’s permission, you’ll have to wait until this year’s Hajj season ends before you can enter the holy city of Makkah for any reason, including for Umrah.

The benefits of performing Umrah on a tourist visa include a longer stay, the ability to enter and exit the country many times, and the ability to pick your own accommodation for Umrah.

Umrah Permit

Eatmarna and Tawakkalna applications are used to grant Umrah permission. Pre-planning your Umrah and obtaining your permission are both possible with the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna. Umrah can be performed at any time of day or night, although crowd density and time of day can help you decide when is the best moment.

Obtaining an Umrah permission or a permit to access one of the Two Holy Mosques no longer requires checking a person’s vaccination record. In the Holy Rawdah, the rooms where Prophet Mohammed is buried, no permit is required for Umra and prayer.

Registration at Muqeem for Umrah Pilgrims

Prior to traveling to the Kingdom, you must register your vaccination status on Saudi Arabia’s Muqeem portal at least 72 hours in advance. Due to the fact that Umrah pilgrims are considered short-term tourists, you must first register your arrival and vaccination record online.