Applying for a Visa

Tourist E-Visa & Visa on Arrival (UK & 48 countries)

• Minimum age of applicant is 18 years old
• Underage applicants require an individual above 18 years old to be the guardian and travel with them
• When applying, passport validity must be for at least 6 months at the time of entering Saudi Arabia*
• Refund in case of rejection is not possible. Visa fees are non-refundable
• Overstay fees: SAR 100 for each day of overstay when the visa expires without leaving Saudi Arabia.
• Religion of applicant is not relevant
• Countries with bilateral agreements can apply for the visit visa through e-visa or visa on arrival, or through the consulate visa (USA, UK, South Korea and Japan)
• * For citizens of USA, an extended validity of 6 months after the passport expiry date is permissible for application
• * As per the law of KSA, non-muslims may not enter Makkah or Madinah and must make alternative arrangements to any neighbouring city during their visit to KSA.

Umrah Visa (UK & Rest of the World)

• Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of return
• Underage applicants require an individual above 18 years old to be the guardian and travel with them
• The original passport must be handed in along with a recently taken colour photo on a white/ light-grey background
• ACWY meningitis vaccination (certificate copy) (keep with you when you travel)
• Foreign passport holders must provide an original residence visa or permit with a minimum 6 months validity from the date of return

How do I obtain my Umrah e-Visa?

• The above documents must be submitted to El-Makay at the latest, 30 days before the date of travel departure that you book.
• Failure to do the above may result in not being able to obtain a valid Umrah visa for your period of travel which will result in you not being able to travel
• You can email mail@elmakay.com for any help.

Will I get my Umrah e-Visa ?

ElMakay s works directly with Saudi Umrah Visa Umrah Operators who are appointed by the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah and the Ministry of Saudi Tourism.
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As long as you have provided all the relevant documents to ElMakay on time, there should be no reason for your Visa to be rejected.
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If you have a special request and you would like to delay or fast-track your Umrah/ Tourist e-Visa Application,

Please contact info@elmakay.com and our team will notify you if we can help with your request.
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Your Umrah e-Visa is normally granted within two weeks of submitting your documents to us. Please ensure all the documents from the above requirements are handed in 30 days before the date of travel departure.
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Disclaimer: All visa payments are strictly non-refundable. Your visa (Tourist & Umrah) can be refused by the Saudi Authorities without any reason, though this is quite rare!