Submitting accurate, compliant documentation is the single most important factor in securing an instant, hassle-free Umrah Visa from India. To prevent rejections or delays, ensure you have every required item ready before initiating your application.
Mandatory Document Checklist for Indian Pilgrims
1. Valid Indian Passport
- Must have a minimum validity of 6 months from your intended date of travel.
- Must have at least 2 blank pages for immigration stamping at Saudi ports (Jeddah / Madinah).
- Clear, color scan of the first bio-data page and last address page in PDF or JPG format (max 15MB).
2. Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Taken against a plain, solid white background.
- Full-face view looking directly into the camera (no tinted glasses or head coverings that obscure facial features, except religious hijab).
- High resolution (minimum 300 DPI) in JPG or PNG format.
3. Booking Reference Number (BRN) Hotel & Transport Confirmation
Under Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah guidelines, all Indian pilgrims must have an authenticated BRN generated through an authorized agency before the visa is granted. Nusuk Umrah Visa handles this complete verification for you automatically.
4. Vaccination Requirements
- Meningococcal Meningitis (ACWY): Mandatory vaccination certificate issued within the last 3 years and at least 10 days before arrival.
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Recommended double-dose certificate with QR verification code.
- Polio (OPV/IPV): Applicable for pilgrims arriving from specific state health advisories.
5. Confirmed Return Air Tickets
Confirmed round-trip flights departing from Indian international hubs (e.g. Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) or Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED).