Key takeaways
Check your Umrah visa status and validity online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) portal.
Use your passport number as the primary search criterion to access your visa details.
Results may show if the visa is available, submitted, or pending at the Saudi Embassy.
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Check your Umrah visa status & validity online
Follow the steps below to check the status and validity of your Umrah visa online using your passport number:
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- Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) portal
- Select the barcode option
- Choose “Passport Number” and “First Name” as your search criteria
- Enter your passport and visa numbers
- Select your nationality
- Input the captcha code
- Click “Inquire”
- A new window will display your Umrah visa status and validity
- You can print or save your visa application as a PDF. The portal will reflect different results based on the status of your application
- If your application has not yet been submitted to the Saudi Embassy, the screen will display: “No Umrah Visa Request Available.”
- If your application is yet to be stamped at the Saudi Embassy, the screen will display: “The Umrah Visa Request sent to Embassy.”
How to read your Umrah visa status
The portal can show different results depending on your application stage:
- “No Umrah Visa Request Available”: Your request may not be in the system yet, or the search details don’t match. Re-check spelling/number format, then contact your agent/operator if it still doesn’t appear.
- “The Umrah Visa Request sent to Embassy”: Your request is in progress and may be awaiting stamping/approval. Check again later or confirm next steps with your agent/operator.
- If you see a visa document/details page: Confirm the validity/expiry shown on-screen and save a PDF copy for your records.
Troubleshooting (common issues)
- Captcha won’t load: refresh, disable ad-block/VPN, try a different browser/device.
- No results: re-enter passport number (letters included), use passport-accurate first name spelling, re-check nationality selection.
- Results look wrong: stop and verify you searched with the correct passport/visa details; if unsure, contact your agent/operator.
Umrah visa check FAQs
Can I check my Umrah visa status without a visa number? If the portal offers a search option that accepts passport number + first name, use that method.
Why does it say “No Umrah Visa Request Available”? It may not be submitted yet, or your entered details don’t match the application. Re-check spelling and number format, then contact your agent/operator.
Can I download proof of my visa status? If the portal shows a details/result page, use the print option to save it as a PDF.
Does “validity” mean I can stay until that date? Not always. Confirm the allowed stay/terms shown on your issued visa document.
