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Updated April 2023
One of the significant pilgrimages that Muslims may carry out in Saudi Arabia at any time of the year is Umrah. This pilgrimage is a part of the greater, yearly Hajj pilgrimage.
In this article, we’ve included all the crucial information you’ll need to purchase your Umrah package. Read further to learn more.
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Umrah 2023 news
After lifting the cap on the number of pilgrims allowed to perform Umrah at one time, Saudi Arabian authorities have now rolled out multiple security policies and initiatives to ensure the safety of the pilgrims at the holy sites:
Designated personnel
As announced by the authorities, around the holy sites, designated personnel will help manage the crowds performing Umrah. The designated personnel or stationed officers receive training to prevent stampedes and guide people in an organised manner.
According to the Kingdom’s Director of Public Security, the Umrah security forces will implement the Ministry of Interior plan to manage and organise crowds, control traffic, provide humanitarian services, and train personnel on the ground.
Moreover, the authorities have also stated that all teams are prepared to handle the large influx of worshippers, especially during Ramadan.
AI technology
Previously, it was announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would develop artificial intelligence algorithms to help crowd management and streamline services for pilgrims visiting the holy sites.
On-the-ground personnel will use AI to provide the best services to pilgrims.
According to the authorities, AI technologies introduced recently around the mosques have been helping keep crowds under control as they enter and leave while ensuring that the right number of people are present anywhere around the sites at any given time.
Protection of children
As during the holy month of Ramadan, the Grand Mosque witnesses an influx of children accompanying their family members on Umrah, the Agency for Women’s Social, Voluntary and Humanitarian Services has now launched an initiative to provide each child with a bracelet with their personal information in case they get lost, as a preventive measure.
To ensure that the children return to their family members if they lose sight of them in the crowds, the bracelet will list the child’s name, data, and their accompanying adult’s contact information.
Umrah 2023 date
Technically, Umrah can be done at any time of the year. Moreover, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah visa applications following a successful Hajj season. Umrah seekers from all over the world are now allowed to apply for the pilgrimage.
For more information regarding Umrah 2023, please refer to our dedicated article below:
Umrah visa
According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia, Saudi citizens can now invite their friends to the Kingdom to perform Umrah with a “Personal visit Visa”.
The benefits of the personal visa are the following:
- apply for several guests at the same time
- enter Saudi Arabia once or multiple times
- can be issued for one or multiple trips
- perform Umrah and visit the Prophet’s mosque
- visit religious sites and historical monuments
- touristic trips to all Saudi regions and cities
Please note that the Saudi Arabia single entry personal visa is valid for 90 days, and the visitors can stay for 90 days. However, the multiple entry visa is valid for 365 days with a 90-day stay.
The Saudi Arabian government also announced that permits for performing the Umrah, a minor pilgrimage, in the upcoming Islamic holy month of Ramadan, can now be obtained through an electronic platform designed to make the process easier.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has encouraged Muslims interested in performing the Umrah during Ramadan to request permits via the Nusuk platform.
To find out how you can apply for the Umrah visa from your country of residence, please refer to our dedicated article below.
Umrah packages price 2023
The Umrah packages are typical packages which include an Umrah visa, airfares, accommodation, 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and transportation for Umrah seekers from around the world visiting Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.
The price and number of days for accommodation included in an Umrah package will depend on the foreign pilgrim’s country of origin. Given below are details regarding Umrah packages from different countries around the world
Umrah packages 2023 price from India
You can book your Umrah package from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah-approved travel agencies for India listed on the official Umrah electronic services page.
Furthermore, international Umrah seekers can plan their own itineraries electronically through approved platforms. You can find the list of approved platforms at https://maqam.gds.haj.gov.sa/Home/OTAs
You can also choose to book your package from your cities, such as Bengaluru, Calicut, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The Umrah packages are for 15 days and 14/13 nights, ranging from INR 98000 to INR 108000.
All packages include the Umrah visa, airfares, accommodation, 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and transportation.
For more information about Umrah packages in India, you can check out our article on Umrah 2023 from India below:
Umrah packages 2023 price from Pakistan
As per the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj, you can find the list of approved Umrah travel agents in Pakistan listed on the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s official page to apply for your Umrah visa. Apart from applying for and securing your Umrah visa, an approved travel agent will offer several types of Umrah packages to suit your needs and budget.
Furthermore, international Umrah seekers can plan their own itineraries electronically through approved platforms. You can find the list of approved platforms at https://maqam.gds.haj.gov.sa/Home/OTAs
A typical Umrah package generally consists of a 7 to 14-day trip through the cities of Makkah and Madinah. For a 7-day package, the itinerary consists of a 4-night and 3-night stay in Makkah and Madinah, respectively. A 14-day Umrah package typically consists of 8 nights in Makkah and 4 Nights in Madinah.
For more information about Umrah packages in Pakistan, you can check out our dedicated article below:
Umrah packages 2023 price from UAE
If you are a UAE resident, you can book your Umrah package from one of the Saudi Arabia-approved travel agents for the UAE of your choice. The prices vary depending on which package you choose. Here are a few estimates:
Overland travel (average cost)
- AED 700 per person, including transport and accommodation in one-, two-star or unrated hotels.
- AED 950 per person, including transport and accommodation in three- or four-star hotels.
- AED 1,500 per person, including transport and accommodation in five-star hotels.
Air travel (average cost)
- AED 3,200 per person, including transport and accommodation in three- or four-star hotels.
- AED 3,700 to AED 4,000 per person, including transport and accommodation in five-star hotels.
Please note that the prices will go up during the Rajab, Shaaban and Ramadan.
For more information about Umrah packages in UAE, you can check out our dedicated article below:
Please note that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the possibility for international Umrah seekers to plan their own itineraries electronically through approved platforms. You can find the list of approved platforms at https://maqam.gds.haj.gov.sa/Home/OTAs
Umrah packages 2023 price from Qatar
The Umrah package in Qatar usually includes travel and hotel stays and is inclusive of visa costs. The average price of an Umrah package is around QR 5,000, with some of the more deluxe packages costing as high as QAR 9,000. Please refer to the list of Qatari travel agencies and tour operators approved by Saudi Arabia.
Furthermore, international Umrah seekers can plan their own itineraries electronically through approved platforms. You can find the list of approved platforms at https://maqam.gds.haj.gov.sa/Home/OTAs
A typical Umrah package generally consists of a 7 to 14-day trip through the cities of Makkah and Madinah. For a 7-day package, the itinerary consists of a 4-night and 3-night stay in Makkah and Madinah, respectively. A 14-day Umrah package typically consists of 8 nights in Makkah and 4 Nights in Madinah.
For more information about Umrah packages in Qatar, you can check out our dedicated article below:
Umrah packages 2023 price from the UK
Umrah packages from the UK typically include travel and hotel stays and are inclusive of visa, airfare, accommodation, meals, and transportation costs. The average price of an Umrah package is around GBP 600, with some of the more deluxe packages costing as high as GBP 850.
A typical Umrah package from the UK generally consists of a 7 to 14-day trip through the cities of Makkah and Madinah.
For a 7-day package, the itinerary consists of a 3-night and 4-night stay in Makkah and Madinah, respectively. A 14-day Umrah package typically consists of 7 nights in Makkah and 7 nights in Madinah.
For more information about Umrah packages in the UK, you can check out our dedicated article below:
Umrah packages 2023 price from the USA
Umrah packages from the USA typically include travel and hotel stays and are inclusive of visa, airfare, accommodation, meals, and transportation costs. There are a variety of Umrah package choices available, extending to budget and deluxe packages.
The average price of a budget Umrah package is around USD 600 to 700, while deluxe and premium packages can go as high as USD 2,000 and even 3,000 if you opt for the Umrah in Ramadan package.
A typical Umrah package from the USA generally consists of a 7 to 14-day trip through the cities of Makkah and Madinah.
For a 7-day package, the itinerary consists of a 3-night and 4-night stay in Makkah and Madinah, respectively. A 14-day Umrah package typically consists of 7 nights in Makkah and 7 nights in Madinah.
For more information about Umrah packages in the USA, you can check out our dedicated article below:
