Book with an approved Umrah agent
A regulation gazetted in 2024 governs taking people for Umrah from the Maldives, and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs licenses Umrah agents and publishes the approved list. Check that your agent is on it before you pay.
Ask your agent what the package includes in Saudi Arabia: hotel distance from the Haram, airport transfers and Makkah–Madinah transport.
Your visa
- Your agent arranges the Umrah visa with your package.
- Some passports can use the Saudi tourist eVisa, which allows Umrah outside the Hajj season. Check your eligibility on the official eVisa portal.
- Confirm an issued visa on Saudi Arabia's official visa platform with your passport and visa numbers.
After you land
1. Immigration and bags
Keep your passport, a copy of your visa and your hotel address in your hand luggage.
2. SIM card
Mobile operators have counters at Jeddah and Madinah airports; bring your passport to register.
3. Getting to your hotel
If your operator's package includes a bus, get their representative's number before you fly. If you want a private car, book it before you travel so the driver is waiting at arrivals.
4. Nusuk permits
Open the Nusuk app to see your Umrah booking and book your Umrah and Rawdah permits in time.
5. Makkah to Madinah
About 4.5 to 5 hours by car, or the Haramain train. Travelling from Madinah to Makkah for Umrah, the miqat is Dhul Hulayfah (Bir Ali).
Miqat on the flight
Flights to Jeddah cross the miqat boundary before landing, so pilgrims coming for Umrah usually make the intention of ihram on the plane before the miqat; many put on ihram clothing at home or at the airport. Scholars differ on some details, so follow the guidance of your own scholar.
If you land in Madinah first, the miqat for Makkah is Dhul Hulayfah (Bir Ali) on the way.
Transport in Saudi Arabia
Our transfer rates
Fixed prices per vehicle, not per person. We confirm the price and how to pay on WhatsApp before you fly.
