Rawdah permits are not limited to Umrah visa holders. Nusuk has allowed visitors on other valid Saudi visas — such as the tourist e-visa — and Saudi or GCC residents to book, as long as they register with their correct passport and visa or residency details. Rules for short transit visas can differ and change, so check inside Nusuk for your exact visa type before relying on it.
Reviewed by our team — always confirm current official rules.
- Tourist e-visa holders have generally been able to book through Nusuk.
- Saudi and GCC residents register with their residency details.
- Transit-visa rules vary — confirm in the app for your visa.
- Your visa details must match exactly when registering.
Not sure which visa you will travel on? Use our Saudi visa route finder, then register in Nusuk with that visa once it is issued.
Who can book
Booking is tied to your identity in Nusuk rather than only to an Umrah visa. Visitors on eligible tourist visas and residents have commonly been able to book Rawdah and Umrah permits.
Transit and stopover visas
Short stopover visas have their own rules, which have changed over time. Register in Nusuk and check whether the Rawdah option is offered for your visa before planning a Madinah visit around it.
Visa services
Marhaba Haji packages include Umrah visa assistance only within eligible full packages. Standalone Umrah visas are handled separately by our visa service at umrah-visa.marhabahaji.com.
Official sources to confirm current rules
Clarifications & Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit the Rawdah on a Saudi tourist visa?
Can GCC residents book the Rawdah?
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