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Umrah Visa & Documents from India: Complete Checklist for 2026

Paperwork is the part first-time pilgrims worry about most. Here is a plain checklist of what travel agents normally ask for, and how to avoid delays. Rules change between seasons, so always confirm with your agent.

By Al Shams International · Pune & Mumbai · Updated 2026-10-11
Note: Saudi Arabia updates Umrah rules from time to time. This page is a practical guide, not an official notice. Your agent should confirm the current requirements before you pay.
Pilgrims in white ihram gathered at the door of the Kaaba, Makkah
Pilgrims in ihram at the Kaaba

Documents normally required

Step-by-step: how the visa process works

  1. Choose your package and date.
  2. Pay the minimum booking amount to hold your seats (with us, ₹40,000).
  3. Submit passport copies and photographs to your agent.
  4. The agent applies for your Umrah visa with insurance.
  5. You receive your visa, tickets and travel instructions before departure.
  6. Final balance is due 20 days before departure.
Two minarets of Masjid al-Haram with the Kaaba below, framed by an arch
The minarets of Masjid al-Haram

Common reasons for delays

Visa fee and insurance

Our Umrah packages include the visa with insurance in the per-person fare. Always confirm this in writing with any agent, since some quote it separately.

Children and infants

Under our package terms, an infant (0 to 2 years) pays the infant ticket fare per airline policy and the visa cost is mandatory. Children aged 2 to 9 without a bed are ₹5,000 less than the package cost, and children aged 2 to 11 with a bed pay the adult fare.

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Also read: First-time Umrah guide and checklist and Umrah packages from Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Umrah visa take?

It depends on the season and how quickly documents are submitted. Submit everything early and your agent will advise on timing.

Is travel insurance included?

In our packages the visa with insurance is included in the per-person fare.

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