eSIM and data
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Best eSIM for Umrah and Saudi Arabia: How to Choose
How to choose the best eSIM for Umrah in Saudi Arabia: phone checks, data for Makkah and Madinah, STC, Mobily or Zain networks, and setup before you fly.
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Umrah guides
Guides for planning Umrah from anywhere. Which visa route you can use, how Nusuk permits work, and practical steps for the trip.
Umrah needs two separate things. A visa (or another entry route) lets you into Saudi Arabia. A Nusuk permit gives you a date and time for your Umrah, booked in the official Nusuk app or website, and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah lists it as free. A visa alone is not enough, and a permit alone does not let you enter. On the Umrah visa, the permit must be issued before you arrive. A visit to the Rawdah in the Prophet's Mosque needs its own free Nusuk appointment.
Before you start
- Check your passport's expiry date. Many countries ask for a passport that stays valid for some months after your trip. Check the rule on the official site for your destination. Our visa guides link to the official sites.
- Passport and residence do different jobs. Your passport decides whether you need a visa. Where you live can decide where and how you apply. Passport vs residence, explained
- Use official sites. Every guide links to the government or official portal. Look-alike sites can charge extra fees. Visas and official sources
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Visas and entry
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Umrah visa options for any country: tourist eVisa, Umrah visa and Nusuk permits
Umrah from the UK, USA or elsewhere: the Saudi tourist eVisa, Umrah visa, GCC and US/UK/Schengen routes, transit visas and how Nusuk permits work.