Can I visit Riyadh, AlUla or other cities on an Umrah visa?

Asked by Anonymous pilgrim23 Oct 2026Umrah visa

In short

Yes. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said Umrah visa holders may move between Makkah, Madinah and other Saudi cities during the visa's validity. Stay within your visa dates; the Umrah visa doesn't allow work or Hajj.

As of 23 Oct 2026

Answer

Official answer · Marhaba Haji

Harab Rasheed

Marhaba teamFounder & CEO, Marhaba Haji

The rule: Umrah visa holders may travel between Makkah, Madinah and other cities in the Kingdom while the visa is valid. Many pilgrims add Taif, AlUla, Jeddah's old town or Riyadh.

Things to keep in mind

  • Visa dates: the visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, but your own visa's printed dates are what count. Overstaying can bring fines of up to SAR 50,000, imprisonment and deportation.
  • No Hajj, no work on an Umrah visa.
  • Hotel and transport: book these yourself or through your provider; your Umrah package hotels only cover the nights booked in Makkah and Madinah.
  • Respect local rules on dress and conduct in public places.

Ideas that pair well with Umrah: a Taif day trip, AlUla for its landscape and history (with care around sites that Muslims are taught not to enter for leisure), or a halal Red Sea stay.

Next step: our Umrah+ guide lists halal leisure extensions and how to plan them around your Umrah.

Answered 24 Oct 2026 · Facts as of 23 Oct 2026

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