The Comprehensive Guide 2026: How Much is the Umrah Visa Price? And the Total Cost Calculator

The Comprehensive Guide 2026: How Much is the Umrah Visa Price? And the Total Cost Calculator for Your Journey from A to Z

Visiting the Sacred House of Allah, seeing the Holy Kaaba, and walking the streets of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is the ultimate dream that resides in the heart of every Muslim around the world. With massive technological advancements, unprecedented tourism openness, and the significant facilities introduced by the "Saudi Vision 2030," traveling to perform the rituals no longer requires complicated paperwork or waiting for months. Today, you can issue your visa while sitting at home, using your smartphone, in just a few minutes.

But once you set your intention to travel and open your computer to plan, the most important and common question on the internet arises: What is the actual Umrah visa price? Is the fee you pay to the government the final cost? What are the hidden fees? How do prices vary from one country to another? And what is the total budget you need for your trip, including flights, hotels, and daily expenses?

In this exclusive, comprehensive, and encyclopedic guide, we will not just give you passing numbers or superficial answers. Instead, we will provide you with a complete roadmap covering the prices of all types of visas without exception, a step-by-step guide on how to obtain them, details of additional fees (like the Umrah barcode), an accurate calculator for living costs in Makkah and Madinah, a complete guide to packing your bag, and finally, the religious rulings and historical shrines.

If you are planning for Umrah this year, this is the only article you will ever need to read.

First: The Correct Understanding of the Basic and Official "Umrah Visa Price"

Many travelers fall into the trap of confusing the total "cost of the Umrah trip" (which includes flights, hotels, and transportation) with the Umrah visa price as an official government transit document that grants you the right to enter Saudi territory.

To simplify matters and put them in perspective, the net basic fee for issuing an Umrah visa (Saudi state fees) is estimated at around 300 Saudi Riyals (SAR).

However, you cannot pay this amount alone and extract the visa. To complete the process successfully via official platforms, mandatory additional fees must be added to the final bill, which include:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance Fees: This is a mandatory health insurance that covers emergencies, accidents, work injuries, and even travel delays or cancellations. The price of this insurance ranges from 40 to 150 SAR, varying based on the selected insurance company and the pilgrim's age group (insurance for the elderly might be slightly higher).
• Administrative and Electronic Processing Fees (VAT & Service Fees): These are fees paid to the "Nusuk" platform or approved service providers, in addition to the applicable Value Added Tax (VAT).

Summary: When applying for the independent electronic Umrah visa (B2C) that an individual issues themselves, the total and final Umrah visa price usually ranges between 750 to 850 SAR (approximately $200 to $225 USD). This figure is subject to minor changes based on your country's currency exchange rate and the type of insurance coverage you choose.

Second: Detailed Types of Visas That Allow Performing Umrah and Their Prices for 2026

In the past, the traditional "Umrah visa" issued through agents and travel companies was the only gateway. Today, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, has provided a diverse package of options. Each option has its features, conditions, and a price that suits different categories of travelers:

1. Independent Electronic Umrah Visa (Via Nusuk Platform - B2C)

This is the most popular and highly demanded visa currently. It allows you to organize your entire trip yourself without needing a middleman travel agency.

• Total Visa Price: Ranging between 750 and 850 SAR.
• Validity Period: 90 days to enter the Kingdom starting from the date of issue.
• Allowed Duration of Stay: Allows you to stay inside the Kingdom for up to 90 days, moving freely between Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Riyadh, and all regions of the Kingdom.
• Target Audience: Perfectly suits travelers who prefer flexible planning, booking flights and hotels themselves online to hunt for the best deals.

2. Transit Visa - The Smartest Economical Solution

If you are looking for the absolute lowest Umrah visa price, or even a "free" one, this option is tailor-made for you. This visa grants you the right to enter Saudi territory to perform Umrah and pray in the Two Holy Mosques while transiting to another country.

• Visa Price: Completely Free (0 SAR) in terms of government fees. You will only pay nominal processing and medical insurance fees rarely exceeding 100 SAR (less than $30).
• Duration of Stay: 96 hours (4 days only).
• Strict Conditions: You must exclusively book your flight on Saudi national carriers ("Saudia Airlines" or "Flynas"), and the Kingdom must be a stopover (transit) station to a final third destination. (Practical example: Traveling from Cairo to Dubai, with a 3-day transit stop in Jeddah to perform the rituals and then continue your journey).

3. Personal Visit Visa (For Friends and Acquaintances of Saudis)

If you have a friend or relative holding Saudi citizenship, they can easily send a "Personal Visit Invitation" request for you via the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa platform.

• Visa Price: 300 SAR (Visa fees) + medical insurance fees (depending on age).
• Exceptional Features: It can be issued as a "multiple-entry" visa valid for up to 365 days (a full year) and allows you to stay for periods up to 90 days per visit. It is the golden choice for those who wish to perform Umrah more than once a year with a one-time visa payment.

4. Tourist Visa (Electronic or On Arrival)

This visa has revolutionized travel to the Kingdom. It is currently available to citizens of over 63 countries worldwide (including the US, EU countries, Australia, and some Asian countries). It is also available to anyone holding a valid and previously used Schengen, US, or UK entry visa.

• Visa Price: Around 480 to 535 SAR (including medical insurance and tax).
• Features: It is issued instantly within minutes online, or printed upon your arrival at any of the Kingdom's international airports. It gives you the freedom to perform Umrah all year round (except during the Hajj season days).

Third: Hidden Fees to Watch Out For (The Umrah Barcode for Egyptians as an Example)

When searching for the Umrah visa price from certain countries (like Egypt), there is a crucial and decisive point you must consider to avoid unpleasant surprises at the airport; namely, the "Regulatory Barcode" fees.

To protect pilgrims from fake scams and ensure the quality of the tourism programs provided, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities enacted a mandatory law requiring any Egyptian traveler holding an "Umrah Visa" or a "Personal/Tourist Visit Visa for the purpose of Umrah" to obtain a "Barcode" issued by the Egyptian Umrah Portal before traveling.

• Barcode Cost: The barcode is not part of the Saudi visa pricing at all; it is a regulatory procedure and a purely Egyptian fee. The price of extracting the barcode through approved travel agencies ranges between 3000 to 5000 EGP (prices fluctuate based on the tourism season).
• Who is Exempt from the Barcode? Holders of Family Visit Visas (sent by a first-degree resident), Commercial Visas, Work Visas, and Residency Visas in Gulf or foreign countries are strictly exempt from this procedure.
• Golden Advice: Under no circumstances should you attempt to travel from Egyptian airports with an Umrah or Visit Visa (if you are not in the exempt categories) without this barcode; security authorities and passport officials at the airport will prevent you from boarding the plane, your trip will be completely canceled, and you will lose your money.

Fourth: The Total Umrah Budget Calculator (Your Guide to Accommodation, Flights, and Living Costs)

As we explained, the Umrah visa price is just an "initial number" or a key to the trip. To plan smartly, you must look at the big picture and calculate the actual budget. Here is a precise breakdown of the factors that determine your final budget:

1. Cost of Flight Tickets and the Impact of Seasons

Choosing the time of travel and the airline is the most influential factor on the budget.

• Low-Cost Airlines: Companies like (Flynas, Flyadeal, Wizz Air, FlyEgypt) offer tickets at very low prices that can start from $100 to $200 USD round trip, but they do not include meals and impose strict restrictions on luggage weight.
• Standard Airlines: Such as Saudia Airlines and EgyptAir, offer greater comfort and a generous luggage allowance, with average prices ranging between $250 to $500 USD.
• Seasonal Impact: Traveling during "slump" months (Muharram, Safar) gives you the cheapest tickets. While traveling during "peak seasons" (Ramadan, Sha'ban, mid-year holidays) can triple the ticket price.

2. Guide to Hotel Prices in Makkah and Madinah

The golden rule in pricing hotels adjacent to the Two Holy Mosques is: "The closer you are to the Kaaba or the Prophet's Mosque, the more the price doubles."

• First-Row Hotels (Central Area): These are luxury hotels directly overlooking the courtyards (like Abraj Al-Bait, Jabal Omar). The cost of one night for a double room on regular days ranges between 500 to 1500 SAR (and reaches astronomical numbers in Ramadan).
• Mahbas Al-Jin, Al-Aziziyah, and Al-Misfalah Hotels: Located 2 to 5 kilometers away from the Grand Mosque. These are the smartest economic choices; their prices range between 100 to 250 SAR per night on regular days. What distinguishes them is that 90% of these hotels provide "Free Shuttle Buses" that are air-conditioned and transport you from the hotel door to the Haram courtyards 24/7, making you not feel the burden of the distance.

3. Daily Living Costs (Food and Drink)

Saudi Arabia provides options that suit all budgets:

• Economy Budget: Relying on local restaurants, popular fast food (like AlBaik and AlTazaj), and buying necessities from supermarkets. This will cost you about 50 to 80 SAR daily per person.
• Medium and Luxury Budgets: Dining at major hotel restaurants and open buffets, or restaurants in the Clock Towers. Here the cost starts from 150 SAR and reaches 300 SAR and more daily.
• Saving Secret: Do not eat at cafes and restaurants directly overlooking the Haram. Walking two or three streets behind the Haram will provide you with the same food quality at half the price.

4. Internal Transportation Prices Between Cities

Once you arrive, you will need to commute between Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah:

• Haramain High-Speed Railway: The fastest, cleanest, and most luxurious mode of transportation. It covers the distance between Makkah and Madinah in about two hours and 20 minutes. The ticket price ranges between 170 to 220 SAR for economy class.
• Public Transport Buses (SAPTCO): The preferred choice for medium budgets. Air-conditioned and comfortable buses; the trip cost between Makkah and Madinah ranges between 65 to 90 SAR.
• Taxis and Ride-Hailing Apps: It is always preferable to use official apps (like Uber, Careem, Bolt) to ensure a fair and clear pricing, especially for moving from Jeddah Airport to Makkah.

Fifth: Physical and Spiritual Preparations... Your Practical Guide Before Traveling

After paying the Umrah visa price and confirming your budget, it is time for actual preparation. The success of the trip depends heavily on what you carry in your bag, and what you carry in your heart and mind of religious knowledge.

1. How to Pack Your Umrah Bag Professionally?

An Umrah trip requires walking long distances, changing accommodations, and continuous movement. Carrying heavy bags filled with unsuitable clothes will physically exhaust you, and may force you to pay harsh "excess weight" fees at the airport, unexpectedly increasing the cost of your trip.

To assist you in this step, we strongly recommend you check this comprehensive reference: The Comprehensive Guide to the Umrah Packing List, where we have put a clear Checklist of everything you will need from Ihram sets, cotton clothes, comfortable medical shoes, and essential medicines.

If you are looking for absolute professionalism in travel, want to utilize every centimeter inside the bag, learn about modern folding techniques, and choose wrinkle-free fabrics, we invite you to read our specialized engineering article: Your Smart Guide to Preparing Your Umrah Bag by Al-Jiwar Tours - Part Two (The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Professional Supplies and Engineering Solutions). Reading this guide will save you from buying worthless items and make your travel extremely comfortable.

2. The Religious Aspect: Intention (Niyyah) and the Miqat for Ihram

Umrah is not a tourist trip to take photos; it is a magnificent act of worship that has pillars, conditions, and invalidators. One of the most important and critical stations of Umrah is "Ihram". When do you shower? What do you wear? How do you enter Ihram if traveling by plane? And most importantly: What is the correct formula for making the intention?

To be clear on your matters, and perform your rituals according to the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ, we have prepared a simplified and comprehensive religious guide. Read it carefully here: Umrah Intention Supplication: The Correct Formula and a Step-by-Step Guide to Ihram by Al-Jiwar Platform. This guide will be your spiritual companion before boarding the plane and during the Talbiyah.

Sixth: Guide to Religious and Historical Shrines in Makkah and Madinah (and Their Costs)

Besides performing Umrah rituals, the vast majority of pilgrims are keen to visit historical sites associated with the fragrant biography of the Prophet. The cost of visiting these shrines is considered very low and some are free, and can easily be added to your budget:

Makkah Al-Mukarramah Shrines:

• Cave of Hira and Jabal al-Nour: Where the revelation first descended. Climbing is free, but the "Hira Cultural District" has recently been opened at the foot of the mountain, which is an architectural masterpiece and a wonderful museum; its entry fees are nominal.
• Jabal Thawr: Where the Prophet ﷺ and his companion Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq hid during the Hijrah (Migration). (The surrounding area has recently been developed to include services and museums).
• How to get there and cost: It is preferable to agree with a taxi or a tourist bus to take you to these shrines (in a tour that takes about 3 hours). The cost of a private taxi for a Makkah shrines tour ranges between 150 to 250 SAR divided among the passengers.

Madinah Shrines:

• Quba Mosque: The first mosque founded on piety. (Praying in it equals the reward of an Umrah). Entry is free, and it can be reached via shuttle buses from the Prophet's Mosque.
• Mount Uhud and the Martyrs' Cemetery: Where the famous Battle of Uhud took place and Hamza bin Abdul-Muttalib (may Allah be pleased with him) was buried.
• Al-Baqi: The cemetery of the people of Madinah, which houses the remains of thousands of companions and the Prophet's family. (Entry is free at specific times after prayers).
• How to get there and cost: A Madinah shrines tour by taxi usually ranges between 100 to 200 SAR. There is also the "Open-Top Tourist Bus" that takes you on a tour of Madinah's landmarks with a daily ticket of about 80 SAR per person.

Seventh: How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams (Beware of Fake Visas)

With the increasing demand to search for the lowest Umrah visa price, unfortunately, cyber gangs and fake companies appear, exploiting Muslims' passion to visit the Kaaba. To protect yourself and your money, follow these golden rules:

1. Do Not Pay via Unknown Links: The electronic visa (B2C) is issued and its fees are paid exclusively via the "Nusuk" app or the official visa portal of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Do not transfer money to personal bank accounts of individuals claiming they can issue the visa for you.
2. Unrealistic Visa Offers: If you see an ad offering an Umrah visa including flights for an amount less than the actual cost of the flight ticket alone, know immediately that it is a trap and a scam.
3. Ensure the Travel Agency is Accredited: If you decide to travel via an agency, make sure it is registered and accredited by the Ministry of Tourism in your country (for example in Egypt, the agency must be registered on the "Egyptian Umrah Portal").

Eighth: Step-by-Step Explanation... How to Issue the Umrah Visa Yourself via "Nusuk"?

If you choose the path of independence, here are the guaranteed practical steps to issue your visa in less than 15 minutes:

1. Download the official government app (Nusuk) from (Google Play or App Store).
2. Open the app, and click on "International User / Create a New Account" (if you do not reside in Saudi Arabia).
3. Enter your details extremely accurately exactly as written in your passport (in English).
4. From the main interface, select "Apply for Umrah Visa".
5. Select your current nationality and country of residence, and the system will automatically display the visa type available to you.
6. You will be asked to choose a "Medical Insurance Package". You will find multiple Saudi insurance companies with slightly varying prices; choose what fits your budget.
7. Upload a clear scanner image of your passport's data page, and a recent personal photo with a white background.
8. You will be redirected to the secure payment page. Pay the Umrah visa price (which includes visa fees + insurance) using your bank card (Visa / MasterCard).
9. Once the transaction is accepted, you will receive a confirmation message, and you will usually receive the electronic visa as a (PDF) file to your email within minutes to a few hours.

Extremely Important Alert: Printing the visa is not enough to head to the Haram! You must return to the "Nusuk" app, and extract an "Umrah Performance Permit" (which is a free regulatory permit to schedule the Tawaf to avoid overcrowding). You can also book a permit to pray in the Rawdah from the same app.

Ninth: Which is Better and Cheaper? Independent Umrah Planning vs. Travel Agencies?

The decision between traveling independently and using agencies entirely depends on your personality, budget, and travel experience.

1. Independent Umrah (DIY Umrah):

• Pros: Massive financial savings. You control when you travel, where you stay, and how much you spend. You can design a program that fits your budget to the penny.
• Cons: Requires someone who is tech-savvy; able to hunt for discounted flight tickets, book hotels via apps like (Booking or Agoda), and navigate airports and transportation without a guide. Not recommended for the elderly traveling alone.

2. Travel Agency Programs (B2B):

• Pros: Absolute peace of mind and "buying your brain". The company takes care of paying the Umrah visa price, booking flights, hotels, air-conditioned transportation, providing a religious guide to explain the rituals, and clearing all procedures and the barcode.
• Cons: The total cost is naturally higher by 20% to 40% compared to independent Umrah, in addition to your commitment to a strict schedule with the tourist "group".

Tenth: Comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Umrah Prices and Visas

Based on search engine data analysis, we have compiled accurate answers to the top 6 questions users ask:

1. Does the Umrah visa price (government fees) change from month to month?
No, government fees and basic insurance fees are almost fixed throughout the year. What rises and falls crazily are flight and hotel prices based on the theory of supply and demand and tourism seasons.

2. Does the multiple-entry tourist visa allow performing Umrah more than once?
Yes, absolutely. The multiple-entry tourist visa allows you to visit the Kingdom and perform Umrah an unlimited number of times during its validity period (one full year), provided you extract a free Umrah permit from the "Nusuk" app every time you travel.

3. Do I have to pay extra fees to pray in the Rawdah in Madinah?
No, praying in the Rawdah is completely free and requires no payment. However, it strictly requires booking a prior appointment via the "Nusuk" app. Due to immense pressure, we advise you to try booking the appointment as soon as the visa is issued and long before traveling.

4. Is the Umrah visa price for children and infants different from adults?
In terms of government fees, the price is identical and there is no discount for children (the visa is an entry right). The only discount might be in the medical insurance package price, which is cheaper for children and infants compared to the elderly. The biggest discount for children lies in flight tickets, not the visa.

5. Can a woman issue a visa and travel for Umrah without a Mahram under current laws?
Yes, categorically. Thanks to recent facilities and amendments approved by Saudi authorities, a woman (regardless of her age) is now allowed to issue a visa and travel to perform Umrah rituals alone or with a "group of women" without requiring a Mahram.

6. Can I work or look for a job with an Umrah visa?
No, it is strictly forbidden to work for pay or unpaid for holders of Umrah, tourist, or visit visas. Violating this subjects you to immediate deportation, massive financial fines, and being banned from entering the Kingdom for many years.

Conclusion: The Decision is Yours Now

Knowing the Umrah visa price and understanding the details surrounding it is the cornerstone in planning your spiritual journey. As you have seen in this encyclopedic guide, options today are limitless and accommodate all budgets; starting from utilizing the economical transit visa, all the way to issuing independent electronic visas in simple steps.

Do not let fears of high costs deprive you of this great visit; with early planning, avoiding travel during peak seasons if your budget is limited, and relying on the guides we have provided you in packing your bag and understanding the religious rulings, you will be able to organize a perfect and facilitated Umrah trip.

Start now... browse the Nusuk app, compare flight prices, prepare your sincere intention, and set off towards the purest spots on earth. We ask Allah to facilitate the path of this journey for you, accept it from you, and grant you an accepted Umrah and forgiven sins.