Saudi Arabia Publishes 14-Step Umrah Visa Process
Foreign applicants must complete the procedure entirely online through the KSA Visa Platform, with a separate Umrah permit required through Nusuk.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Middle East
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Saudi Arabia has published a 14-step procedure for foreigners seeking an Umrah visa, with the application conducted entirely online. The announcement comes as the kingdom also opened tourist visa eligibility to citizens of Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.
Why it matters
The published steps give prospective pilgrims and travelers a defined online path for securing entry, covering account creation, data entry, document uploads, insurance and fee payment. The expanded tourist eligibility adds four more nationalities to the group able to apply for Saudi visas.
The Umrah visa procedure comprises 14 steps completed on the KSA Visa Platform, with Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia added to the countries eligible for Saudi tourist visas. Specific fee amounts and processing durations are not stated in the extraction.
The players
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Saudi government ministry responsible for foreign relations and the announcement of visa access changes for four countries.
Nusuk
The official Saudi digital platform through which pilgrims obtain Umrah permits.
The details
Applicants access the KSA Visa Platform, select the Umrah Visa service, and create an account or log in, then enter personal and passport details along with travel plans and accommodation information. Medical insurance must be issued through the platform or added if already held, fees are paid electronically, and the visa is issued electronically upon approval, after which an Umrah permit must be obtained through the Nusuk platform.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced tourist visa access for the four additional countries.
November 9, 2026: The 14-step Umrah visa procedure was published.
Travel Outlook
The move to a fully digital Umrah visa process through the KSA Visa Platform extends the kingdom's online visa system beyond standard tourist entry into the religious pilgrimage category. Adding Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia to tourist eligibility widens the set of nationalities using that same digital pathway.
Travelers planning an Umrah trip should create their KSA Visa Platform account, prepare passport details, travel plans, accommodation information, and medical insurance before starting the 14-step process. Visas and Umrah permits must both be printed before departure, so applicants should complete the Nusuk permit step in addition to the visa.
The takeaway
Completing the visa and the Umrah permit online, and printing both before travel, is the central practical requirement for foreign pilgrims following this procedure.
Further reading
For more on visa and entry rules across the region, see Middle East travel coverage.
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