UAE: Two simple ways to get Umrah visa without travel agent

Are you embarking on a pilgrimage to the holiest sites in Islam soon? If so, you might have thought of obtaining an appropriate visa by the most common method – through a travel agent.

However, sometimes packages for the pilgrimage can cost a hefty amount. Umrah packages usually start at Dh3,000, but during certain periods of time – like the first 20 days of Ramadan, costs surge by nearly 25 per cent, according to a travel agent.

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So, if you wish to apply for an Umrah visa yourself, here are two ways you can do so:

1. Use the official website

You can use Saudi Arabia's official website to apply for the Umrah visa by following the below steps:

Step 1:

Head to the website, https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/, and click on the tab on the bottom left that says 'Services for visitors'.

Step 2:

You will be directed to the next page where you should be able to see a section called 'Haj and Umrah eVisa Application Form'. Under this, click on 'Apply'.

Step 3:

Click on 'Submit a new application'. You will then be directed to a new page.

Once you are on the eVisa application form, you can fill out your information and create a new account. Then you can register your application.

Step 4:

After you go through all the four steps of application, you can send your application to the embassy, which will then process your visa.

2. Use Nusuk app

For ease of access to your visa and other items, you can apply for your Umrah eVisa through the Nusuk app by following the steps below:

Step 1:

Download the Nusuk app. Create an account by filling in all your information.

Step 2:

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