There is a massive debate with regards to Umrah visas. There is a known fact that Umrah visas are issued by the Saudi embassy for free. What what is really the meaning of free that so many people ask about? Seriously I receive a lot of emails saying agents charge so much money for visas that they shouldn't since the visas are issued for free. I just admit, I was somewhat guilty of it too. I … [Read more...]
FAQ Umrah: Where can I find information for Umrah Visa agents?
I receive a lot of emails asking me this question. So I decided to do an FAQ to help you out. In my book I do recommend one for the UK which I used, however there is another way to find information with regards to Umrah visas. The best way to find reliable and approved Umrah visa agents is the respective Saudi embassy of your country. Saudi Arabia and every country have their own embassy … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Umrah Visas & discount available
Umrah visa rules and fees change every year. The updated rules for the yearly Umrah visa prices, fees and rules can be found on the here so make sure you read them. For the past years, I have been covering DIY Umrah and visa prices and rules extensively as many people ask for the best options. Currently, the prices for a single Umrah visa is £100 but if you are going to … [Read more...]
My Umrah under £300: Preparations; Lots of walking & vaccines
As I am preparing for Umrah I realise that I need to start panicking. First because I haven't prepared anything and second because of my bad back. On my birthday (out of all other days) I got a trapped nerve of some sort which left me in bed for about 7 days. I couldn't walk, sit or pray. What makes this even more interesting is the fact that in order to perform Umrah you need to have some level … [Read more...]