Umrah Visa Cost And Requirements In 2020 For Uk

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Policies for obtaining an Umrah visa encountered a revolutionary change in later 2019. As part of the Saudi Vision 2030 plan, there were a lot of policy amendments and elimination of several bans that used to be imposed on the pilgrims. The new strategy has been introduced keeping in view the country’s economic needs. In order to provide better healthcare and education facilities, minimize Saudia Arabia’s dependence on oil for trade, and boost tourism in the region through advanced infrastructure and tourist interactions. Consequently, better job opportunities for locals. You can now hire umrah packages all-inclusive from a certified travel agency and even perform umrah on your visit visa!

Saudi Vision 2030

As per the Saudia Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah contribution to the Saudi vision 2030,
• Women can now travel alone in the Kingdom. They can also perform umrah without the presence of Mahram.
• Pilgrims can travel to multiple cities other than Makkah-Madinah-Jeddah.
• No fee would be charged if ...
... you want to perform umrah for the 2nd time in the same year. previously the fee was of 2000 SAR (415 GBP).
• Muslims can even perform umrah on their visit/tourist visa.
• E-visa and visa on arrival facilities for 49 countries, covering a major region of Europe, America, and Asia.

Requirements for Umrah Visa in 2020 For UK

Cost and Validity.

Umrah visa in 2020 costs 300 SAR for Muslims traveling anywhere from the world. For the UK, the fee is approximately (80 GBP). However, VAT, hotels, transfer and other taxes are also applicable. Thus, you can expect to spend £250-£300 per person for umrah visa, including children.
You can apply for it using e-visa services and even get a visa on arrival in merely 5-30 minutes. The visa is valid for 14 days.

General Rules and Required Documents;

1. The applicant must be 18 years old, at least, to obtain an Umrah visa. Under 18 years of children can only travel when accompanied by a guardian.
2. Minimum 6-months validity of British passport at the time of visa application submission. If a passport is not available, one must submit its permanent residency proof with utility bills of the UK.
3. Vaccination(s) certificates depending on the region you are traveling from.
4. Return tickets and pre-accommodation proof.
5. 2 passport size photos with white background; full-face, direct view. Side angled photos are not acceptable.
6. Men and women, both can now perform umrah alone. i.e. women don’t have the compulsion of mahram for umrah anymore.
7. Overstay fee of 100 SAR (20 GBP)/day is applicable after your Umrah visa expires.
8. You can not only perform umrah on a tourist visa but are also free to travel anywhere in Saudia Arabia.

Umrah can be performed in any week/month of the year. The umrah season usually starts from the month of Moharram till the month of Ramadan. As Ramadan is the most sacred month of the Islamic year as well as last chance to apply for umrah during the year, people usually prefer to Book Ramadan Umrah packages.

I am Ady Grewal and specifically providing information about all kinds of Umrah Packages through Islamic Travel. Truly, my major purpose is to make sure the religious obligation of UK based Muslim brothers and sisters by providing the information of cheapest packages from the UK to Saudi Arabia. If you are interested to perform Umrah, so you are at the absolutely right place. May Allah (SWT) fulfill your holy dream.