After many years, the question of “Can I go for Umrah After Ramadan” is always a regular one.
Now with the tourist visa available to some 49 countries for Saudi Arabia things have changed dramatically when it comes going for Umrah after Ramadan and before or after Hajj.
When Can you do Umrah
It is important to distinguish two things when we talk about when can you go for Umrah.
First, are you going on an Umrah visa OR are you going on a tourist visa and performing Umrah. There is a big difference in what you can and cannot do, so please read below!
Performing Umrah with an Umrah visa
For countries that cannot issue the tourist visa, you will have to either try and apply as a Category B ( you can read more about this in the tourist visa section) or you will need to issue an Umrah visa.
With an Umrah visa, the standard rules of the visa application which are different and a little less flexible.
You will need a mahram as a woman (currently for some countries, you also need a female companion for males!)
You will need to issue the visa and go within 30days
It is a single-entry visa and valid for 15 days stay in Saudi Arabia
You cannot issue a visa for Umrah yourself and you will need a registered agent to do this for you.
Umrah Visa applications close after the first two weeks in Ramadan, after the 14th of Ramadan you cannot issue an Umrah visa.
When does Umrah close: Umrah closes after the first two weeks in Ramadan and there are no more Umrah visas. They will reopen issuing visas again after Hajj.
The Umrah period starts approximately 1 month after Hajj.
There are no specific dates for this and no announcements, agents will get access to the system and start issuing visas usually a month after Hajj. In 2020 you can look into booking after 18th onwards, but since they are no specific dates I always prefer to wait once open.
MuslimTravelGirl gets the information about the first few days as some of the agents and we publish it here, so make sure you subscribe and keep an eye on our site.
For those issuing Umrah visa ONLY to go in Ramadan and you need to issue an Umrah visa a week before Ramadan.
Performing Umrah on a Tourist Visa
Now, If you belong to a country or a category B option where you can issue a tourist visa for Saudi Arabia you can also perform Umrah with it. The restrictions are less and there is good news!
Please note, the information below has been confirmed online with the official Visit Saudi website
According to the Saudi tourist visa rule, the only restriction you have on the visa is that you cannot perform Umrah during Hajj season, however, are able to go for Umrah after Ramadan.
There is no other limitation mention there.
Ramadan this year falls approximately between 23rd of April 2020 and 23rd of May 2020.
Who Can Go For Umrah Between Eid Al Fitr and Hajj
Umrah after Ramadan for those on Umrah visa is not available, as they Umrah visa closes the second week of Ramadan.
However, Umrah on tourist visas can be performed up until the Hajj Season.
As confirmed with the Visit Saudi website the Hajj Season in 2020 is from 21th June 2020 until 18th September 2020.
During that time Muslims on tourist visas will not be able to visit Makkah and perform Umrah. I would assume there will be more checks during this time so people don’t perform Hajj and turn into a problem.
Muslims can visit Medinah during the Hajj season.
Also, Muslim and non-Muslim tourists are welcome in the country to visit any other city.
I know one of the reasons why people want to go for Umrah after Eid Al Fitr is because hotel prices drop significantly. This is also the quietest time for Umrah.
Sadly the Hajj season is off limits but the good news is you can go for Umrah on the tourist visa after Ramadan and up until the start of the Hajj season 2020.
This will give you almost a month (23rd May to 21st June) to enjoy a quieter and cheaper Umrah after Ramadan 2020.
If you want more practicalities with regards to Umrah then make sure you check out our master DIY Umrah page for more.
How to use the Train from Makkah to Medinah (Updated 2020)
Shahrul
Assalamualaikum ukhti,
Is there any update for the suspension on tourist visa on this year Syawal, since the Covid temporary restriction-for Malaysian. Im going in the 2nd Syawal.
Muslim Travel Girl
unfortunately, it is still closed so keep an eye as you might have to reschedule.
HASAN ALI
Aslamalaikum
I think so one can stay for 30 days on umrah visa, but the agents make us check out after 14 days… (duration of stay 30 days)
Muslim Travel Girl
Yes, correct. 14 days for Umrah visa, for tourism you can stay longer
Ibne Batoota Travel
I would appreciate if you can correct some of the given information.
1) Umrah visas were issued even in first week of Shawal last year
2) In Ramadan the umrah visa is valid for 15 days ( you must enter with in 15 days) but you can stay for 30 days.. What the article mentions is exacly the opposite of this.
Muslim Travel Girl
you have 30 days to enter Saudi and you can stay 15 days. You cannot go on Umrah visa after the mid of Ramadan.
Scott
Assalamu alaykum, does the new evisa allow you to visit after Ramadan but before hajj? The only time specification I saw in the rules was not traveling during hajj. Jazaki Allahu khayr!
Muslim Travel Girl
Yes you should be able to indeed.
sameena Shah
When will SA start issuing umrah visa after Hajj??
Muslim Travel Girl
it says above after 18 Sept.
abdulazeez shafiu
Assalama,alaikum please i really want to know if umrah was open today date is 19/09/2019 ?
Muslim Travel Girl
yes please read the updated article on the right
abdulazeez
Assalama,alaikum please can i get a job if i come saudi with umrah visa?
Muslim Travel Girl
no! this is not allowed and you will be in trouble
Mrs hassan
When wil visa open of umrah.i wants to go with my twin doughters age of 1.6 year d boy is 6 year
Muslim Travel Girl
It is open now. Please read here.
Farjana
Salam. I booked the tickets few months back for the 22nd September to fly from AU. If they announce the new rules around the 15th of September, are they going to receive visa applications at the same time? Approximately, how long it takes for a visa to be issued?
Muslim Travel Girl
You should contact your agent ASAP.
sufian
any update that when i will be able to get visa ? for umrah when visas will reopened again ?
Muslim Travel Girl
they will announce the rules around the 15th of Sept
Iram
when will umrah visa reopen after hajj 2019??
Muslim Travel Girl
Second week of Sept.
Sana
If one is stying in saudia lile working there and call there wife who is living there since ramzan is it possible for them tk perforn umrah during hajj period but not hajj?
Jonas Sorensen
Asalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah.
I know normally you have to leave after Eid
But I was looking at the ministry of hajj and umrah. . And it says on the website that umrah ends On the fifteenth of Shawwal. So according to that it would be possible to go after Ramadan ? Right? Mabey it is new rules?
Here is the link to where thay say it. http://www.haj.gov.sa/en/InternalPages/Details/81
Thank you for all the effort your are doing. I ask Allah to grant you the best in this world and the next. Ameen.
Muslim Travel Girl
These dates are outdated, unfortunately. The dates move and I wouldn’t recommend staying after. You definitely cannot issue a visa after the 15th day of Ramadan.
Also, the opening date for Umrah is wrong as they usually open now in Muharram.
Nusaiba
i’m still waiting my unrah viza for the last ten days of Ramadan ? Any news about ?
Muslim Travel Girl
Have you applied for an Umrah visa with your agent? it usually takes about 2 days to be issued
mukarramah
Sister, I have just checked Prince Visa website, and it says £200 for the PVS service charge, not £100 as you said. And how that 20% reader discount apply? We just pay the 80% through the online payment system? jazakillah khair
Muslim Travel Girl
Salams the discount applies but the visa is now £150 as Saudi changes the prices. Your 20% discount still applies and I am through the process updating all posts.
mukarramah
Thanks. Is that per person? Or per one application. As I see the application form has a table for the applicants to list their name on, if for instance they are going in agroup (family, etc).
Aqsa
AOA!I have two questions
can I go for umrah in July
and also inform me that what is the exact date for umrah after hajj
please inform me on my gmail address
Haider Abbasi
Is there any possibility that I can go to perform unra 1 week after Eid ul fitr if I apply my Umrah visa before the mid of ramadan ?
Muslim Travel Girl
No you cannot.
bouifarki
Hello
I want go to umrah last 10 days of ramadan with my family
can i have a visa and when i can make my demand ?
thank you so much
Muslim Travel Girl
As mentioned above, now is the time to issue it
Mrs.Adnan
Can u plz guide me.umrah tickets will available right after ramazan
Muslim Travel Girl
If you read above, you cannot go Umrah!
Khursheed Ahmed
my job in UAE will end on 30th June and shall leave UAE for ever in first week of July 2018. I wish to perform Umra in second week of July and go to Canada from Saudia as I have PR of Canada.
Would it be possible, please inform
Muslim Travel Girl
No you will not, Visa is not available then as it’s end of Ramadan.
Najmuddin
Assalamalekum I have performed umarah in November 17 when I will be eligible for my next umrah trip in future with paying extra money.. Jajakalllah khir
Muslim Travel Girl
So if you have been in Hijri 1438 then in Hijri 1439 you will have to pay. If you don’t want to pay you will have to wait for Hijri 1340
M.Shahid
I want to perform Umrah on 21st Oct-2017 to 4th Nov, Can saudi Govt issued me visa for during days?
Muslim Travel Girl
It will potentially be open but we don’t know yet. Usually, Saudi announces it about a week before.
Asifa
can i perform umrah from September 21st in 2017?
Muslim Travel Girl
No you cannot, Umrah opens after the Hajj season around November.
Mohamed
From What date umrah visa start in november 2017.
Muslim Travel Girl
There is no specific date yet, dates get announced closer to the time
Iftitah Sari
Assalamualaikum,
My name is Iftitah. I would like to do umrah in the early of July but I am not gonna apply for umroh visa, instead a personal visit visa which I apply from the Netherlands. Do you think it is still possible as I heard that the area for umrah will be closed shortly after Eid? Do you know when exactly the date they start to close the area?
Thank you.
Muslim Travel Girl
Sadly it’s not possible to perform Umrah on visitor visa it is against the rules.
Sultana Rashid
Assalamualikm,this is Sultana from UK. I Want to perform Umrah last week in July.can I get visa now?
Thanks
Muslim Travel Girl
No unfortunately
Faisal Riaz
hello MTG’s Team,
you’ve been wonderful in providing assistance to Hajj/Umrah aspirants, however I have a question: I would like to go to K.S.A for Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan. I happened to renew my passport recently and I will get my passport on 18th Ramadan. Will I be still eligible to apply for Umrah Visa ? I read somewhere that Umrah visa will be issued upto 15th Ramadan, is that true ? Can I still count on it ?
Regards,
Riaz.
Muslim Travel Girl
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to make it as visa are only issued until the 15th after this the Umrah is closed until later in the year ( about 2 months after Hajj).
Always make sure you arrange these things in advance as even the embassy will need 2 weeks for the visa.
Adnan
AOA , are we allowed to perform UMRAH after Ramadan from U.K.
Muslim Travel Girl
You commented on the post about Umrah after Ramadan. Short answer, no.
Mohamed
Jazak Allahu Khayr (جزاك اللهُ خيراً)
We use full information to know the Umera time
I was planing right after Ramadan
Now I learn that, can’t do Umera after Ramadan
Thank you
hassan subhani
Assala O Allikum,
Thanks for posting the useful information.
I want to go for umrah from pakistan in the month of Muharram is it’s possible.
Sana
Assalam o Alikum,
Is there any update regarding visa issue dates?
Muslim Travel Girl
Yes the visa fee is 2000SAR on top of the standard fee I believe it is total of £550. It is free for those who have not been for Umrah before or those who haven’t been for 3 years.
Sana
Jazakallah sister,
however, recently I heard that they are taking their policy back; it is true?
Muslim Travel Girl
Unfortunately this is not the case. I hope they do but for now it is sticknig around
Masood
اسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاتة
Pls be inform me when the umra open 2016 by email
جزاك الله خيرا
Muslim Travel Girl
Visa starts beginning of November insha’Allah
Raza
Salam; dear is it confirm that umrah visa ‘ll start from the beginning of November..?
Muslim Travel Girl
There is no set date for Umrah. But it should be soon.
Rizwana
Asslam
We are planning to go umrah in December and we try to go every year for umrah some body told me they charge to much for umrah visa is it true? Please let me know and how much?
Muslim Travel Girl
Umrah visas are payable they cost approx $200 for last year, this year’s prices are not out yet. MTG
Jawaid Ali
As Salam O Alaikum Wa RehmatULLAHI Wa Barakatuhu,
Dear Brother,
Do we have any announcement yet for the Umrah Visa issuance start.
Any expected dates ?
Jazak ALLAH for your assistance.
Regards,
Muslim Travel Girl
Salams Jawaid, the issue will start sometime in November, but there is no date yet. It will be announced soon
Mohammed
Asalamualakum ww,
Jazakhallah kher for all the very useful information about umrah and hajj. I’ve been trying to find out if its at all possible to get Hajj visa and draft from any agents based in the UK but can’t seem to find anyone that would do this. Do you know if this is possible or is it compulsory to go with a hajj group who charge minimum £4000 pp?
Jazakhallah kher,
Mohammed
Muslim Travel Girl
Salams Mohammed, You will have to go with a Group for Hajj unfortunately. You cannot go by yourself.
Muhammad Bashir
Please tell me from Pakistan when umrah reopen after hajj2016
Muslim Travel Girl
It is not known yet. Once it opens I will let you know
Khairu
Hi I’m Khairu ,Malaysian currently travel in Sydney Australia.i was planning to umrah in October 2016 with my Wife.
My question is ,is it possible for me to get umrah visa to perform my umrah travel in October 2016?
Please help.
Thank you
Muslim Travel Girl
You will have to go when the Umrah visa opens end of Oct /November there is no set date yet