Quick answer: British passport holders can perform Umrah on the Saudi tourist eVisa or an Umrah visa arranged with a package. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months, a photo and travel details. We can apply for you and check every document before you pay.
Which visa do British passport holders use?
British citizens can perform Umrah on the Saudi tourist eVisa, applied for online on the Saudi eVisa portal, or on an Umrah visa arranged through a licensed provider as part of a package. Both allow you to perform Umrah outside the Hajj period.
| Route | Good for | Points to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist eVisa | Pilgrims who book flights and hotels themselves | Applied for online; allows Umrah outside the Hajj period; you book your own Umrah and Rawdah permits in Nusuk. |
| Umrah visa with a package | Pilgrims who want everything arranged | We apply for you and match the visa to your flights, hotels and transfers. |
Documents you need
- British passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry, with at least two blank pages.
- A recent passport photo with a plain white background.
- Confirmed flights and hotels (included when you book a package with us).
- For children: their own passport and a full birth certificate. A parent travelling alone with a child should carry a consent letter from the other parent.
- Health requirements: Saudi Arabia may require vaccinations such as meningitis ACWY. Check the current rules with your GP and on GOV.UK entry requirements for Saudi Arabia.
Names and dates of birth must match exactly across your passport, visa application and tickets.
How we apply for your Umrah visa
- Send us your details using the form on this page, by WhatsApp or by phone.
- We check your route and documents and tell you exactly what is needed, before you pay.
- We submit the application and keep you updated until the visa is issued.
- You travel with your visa, flights, hotels and transfers matching each other.
The visa is issued by the Saudi authorities, who make the final decision. We cannot guarantee approval, but we make sure your application is complete and correct.
Visa only, or a full package?
We can arrange the visa on its own, or as part of an all-inclusive Umrah package with flights, hotels and transfers. Booking together means your visa, tickets and hotel dates always match. Not sure what you need? Try our Package Finder.
Before you travel
- Download the Nusuk app to book your Rawdah visit in Madinah.
- Read our step-by-step Umrah guide and packing list.
- Take printed and digital copies of your visa, passport and UK status.
Visa rules can change at short notice. Always check the latest information with us and on GOV.UK entry requirements for Saudi Arabia before you travel.
Last updated: 22 October 2026
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