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Updated December 2025
Umrah for local pilgrims has been continued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Any fit and healthy Muslim who has the economic means to do so is welcome to perform the Umrah to win Allah’s blessings and favor, as it is a brief and optional pilgrimage.
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Below, Wego have gathered all the information that you need about the local Umrah in 2025. Read further to know more.
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How do I register for the local Umrah 2025?
It is available to book an Umrah appointment through the Nusuk app. Once you have created an account on the app, the next thing you should do is book your Umrah permit:
- go to homepage
- choose the Umrah category
- choose the date and time of your Umrah from the provided calendar on the app
- click the ‘continue’ button
You will be able to view your Umrah details afterwards. The details include the reservation and permit number, a QR Code of the permit and the date and time slot. It is advised that visitors choose timings with fewer crowds, which are indicated by green colours on the calendar.
To learn more about booking an Umrah appointment through the Nusuk app, please refer to our dedicated article below.
Local Umrah 2025 requirements
Below we have gathered the latest Umrah requirements as per the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Umrah vaccine requirements
There are a few vaccine requirements foreign pilgrims have to pay attention to perform in Saudi Arabia:
Yellow Fever vaccine: Travelers over 9 months from yellow fever risk zones must present a valid lifetime vaccination certificate, effective 10 days post-administration. This requirement is essential to prevent yellow fever transmission and safeguard public health.
Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine: All foreign pilgrims must be vaccinated against meningitis.
Poliomyelitis vaccine: Travelers from countries reporting WPV1, cVDPV1, or cVDPV2 must receive at least one dose of the bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) or the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). This requirement ensures protection against poliovirus transmission from affected regions.
Social distancing and mask-wearing
The Hajj and Umrah authorities have lifted the social distancing measures in the Grand Holy Mosque, the Prophet’s Holy Mosque and all other mosques. Note that mask-wearing is still advised in crowded places for your own safety.
Umrah women’s attire requirements
Women pilgrims are allowed to wear clothing based on their preferences. However, the Saudi authorities have set certain requirements regarding women’s attire that must be followed. During the pilgrims, women had to wear wide and loose clothing that covered their entire body. Furthermore, any decorative elements in the clothes are not allowed. As long as these conditions are fulfilled, there are no further restrictions regarding the attire for women
Do I need a permit to perform local Umrah in 2025?
While entry to the Grand Mosque no longer requires a permit, Umrah pilgrims still require a permit to perform Umrah and pray in the Holy Rawdah, the chamber where Prophet Mohammed is buried.
All pilgrims can issue their permits on the Nusuk app. Also, pilgrims may identify the most suitable time to perform Umrah based on the crowd percentage and time of day.
Local Umrah 2025 packages
A typical Umrah package typically includes a 7–14 day journey via Madinah and Makkah. The schedule for a 7-day package includes stays of 4 nights in Makkah and 3 nights in Madinah, accordingly. Typically, a 14-day Umrah package includes 4 nights in Madinah and 8 nights in Makkah.
A recognized travel agency often provides both individual and group packages. Other packages require you to stay in a room with other pilgrims. A normal Umrah package will also typically include transportation. When pilgrims arrive at the airport, they will be taken to their accommodations to easily visit the holy sites as needed.
In Saudi Arabia, the average price of a local Umrah package is around SAR 3,000, with some of the more deluxe packages costing as high as SAR 4,550 and VIP packages which would cost around SAR 5,450.
