Umrah Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens (2025)
Indian passport holders need a valid passport with 6+ months validity, meningitis ACWY vaccination, recent passport photos, confirmed air tickets, and hotel bookings. Below is the complete official checklist.
Complete Requirements Checklist
Passport & Identity
- ✓Valid Indian passport — minimum 6 months validity from travel date
- ✓At least 2 blank pages for stamps
- ✓Old cancelled passports (if any) for continuity verification
Photographs
- ✓2 recent passport-size photos (51×51 mm)
- ✓White background only
- ✓Full face visible — no hijab covering face, no glasses
- ✓Taken within last 6 months
Travel Documents
- ✓Confirmed return air ticket (Jeddah or Madinah)
- ✓Hotel bookings in Makkah (minimum nights required)
- ✓Hotel bookings in Madinah (optional but recommended)
- ✓Travel insurance covering the trip duration
Vaccinations
- ✓Meningitis ACWY vaccination (administered ≥ 10 days before travel)
- ✓COVID-19 vaccination certificate (check current Saudi requirement)
- ✓Yellow fever vaccination (if travelling from an endemic country)
Additional for Women
- ✓Women under 45: mahram (male guardian) accompanying
- ✓Women 45+: authorised group travel letter from tour operator
- ✓Relationship proof documents if travelling with mahram
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are required for Umrah visa from India?
Indian citizens need a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity), completed visa application form, recent passport-size photos meeting Saudi specifications, confirmed return air ticket, hotel bookings in Makkah and Madinah, and vaccination certificate (meningitis ACWY + COVID-19 where applicable).
What is the minimum passport validity for an Umrah visa?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your intended travel to Saudi Arabia.
Is a meningitis vaccination mandatory for Indian pilgrims?
Yes. A meningitis ACWY vaccination certificate is mandatory. The vaccine must be administered at least 10 days before travel. Some seasons also require a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
What photo specifications does Saudi Arabia require for Umrah visa?
Photos must be 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), white background, full face visible, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months. Coloured backgrounds or selfies are rejected.
Do women require a mahram for the Umrah visa from India?
Women aged 45 and above can travel without a mahram as part of an authorised group. Women under 45 generally need to travel with a mahram (male guardian) or meet specific group travel conditions. Requirements are updated periodically — confirm with your agent.
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