Learn How to Get an Umrah Permit For a Visit Visa 2024

Umrah is a blissful ritual that every abled body performs if he/she is mentally, physically, and financially fit. Muslims all over the world have a craze for performing Umrah. They come to Makkah and Madina from every corner of the world and see their holy cities.

To perform Umrah and enjoy the blissful rituals of Islam with the serene beauty of Makkah and Madina, one must have to get an Umrah permit.

It is the necessary document that allows people to perform their worship in the house of Allah.

Kaaba, the house of Allah welcomes people after the Umrah permission from relative authorities to perform this unique and soulful act of worship.

Now the question arises, Where and how to get a permit in 2024? No worries, read the blog carefully till the end to get in-depth information about a permit for Umrah in 2024.

What is the Umrah Permit

Umrah Permit is an electronic document that allows people to perform Umrah, enter the Grand mosque, and pray at Rawdah e Rasool (PBUH). Umrah permit issuing app, the Nusuk app is used for this purpose.

Certain requirements must be met to get the permit for an Umrah. Moreover, there are different types of permits for different types of visas.

Who needs an Umrah Permit?

Essentially, everyone who wants to do Umrah Aka a minor pilgrimage needs a permit. This includes Saudi residents, GCC residents, visit visas, work visas, and Umrah visa holders.

Permit for Saudi residents

There is no relaxation in the issuance of an Umrah permit. Even Saudi residents need to get permission to perform the blissful and soulful religious ritual.

They are not exempted from the permit requirement.

For issuance of the permit for Umrah, the Saudi residents must update their data on the Absher application.

Permit for Visit Visa holders or visitors

Every individual who wants to go to Umrah needs permission. Umrah visa, visit visa, work visa, and tourism visa holders must have registered their arrival and vaccination status on the Muqeem Portal before entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Their registration must be at least 72 hours before they arrive in KSA.

How to get a Permit for Umrah for Visit/Umrah visa holders

You can book your permit for Umrah by using the Nusuk app or the Eatmarna app. Here is the step-by-step guide on how to book a permit for Umrah through the Nusuk app.

Create an account.

Download the Nusuk app.
After downloading, open the app.
Select your national language.
Select the “visitor” account if you are a foreigner.
Fill in the required details and create a Password. I recommend creating a strong password.
Read the terms and conditions and tick the box to agree with them.
Click on the register button.
After clicking an OTP will be sent to you via SMS.
Enter the OTP that is sent to you.
Your account has been created.

Booking permit for Umrah

Now when your account has been created. Go to the Homepage.
Choose the Umrah category.
On the provided calendar by app, choose your time and date for Umrah.
Click on the Continue button.

After that, you will be issued your Permit number. Now you can view your details of Umrah. This includes a reservation, permit number, a QR code of the issued permit, and the date and time of Umrah.

I recommend you choose the dates and times marked as green on the calendar. This indicates the low rush at that time. Fewer crowd means a relaxed Umrah.

Registering a companion on the Nusuk app

If you are going to perform Umrah with your companions, your permit should state so. For this purpose, you have to register your companion for the permit.

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to register your companion on the Nusuk app with the permission of Umrah.

Open the Nusuk app
Click on the ‘Umrah’ tab.
Tick off the main user.
Click on the ‘Add companion’ button.
Select the ‘companion type’ in the given box.
Input the Iqama ID in the given box.
Select the nationality.
Choose the city of arrival where mentioned.
Input the date of birth and click on the ‘Add” button.

Congratulations! Your Companion has been added for the permit.

How to book a permit by using the Tawakalna app

The Tawakkalna app is also used for appointments as well as the cancelation of permits for Umrah. You can book your permit along with your dependents on the Tawakkalna app. Here is the step-by-step procedure.

Download Tawakkalna app.
Create a Tawakkalna account.
After opening, click on the “Services” option.
Scroll down and click on the “ Manasik Gate”.
Select “ Performing Umrah”
Click on the “ Issue new permit” button.
If you have companions with your self click “companion” and fill in their data as well.
Select the time, date, and city of arrival.

A permit will be issued to you on the Tawakkalna app.

Permit for Riaz ul Jannah

The same is the procedure for the appointment of praying in the Noble Rawdha.

You have to select “Pray in the Noble Rawdha” after clicking on Manasik Gate in the Tawakkalna app.

Fill out the required form as mentioned above and you will get the permit for praying in Madinah as well.

Bilal Gate is for men in Riyaz ul Jannah and Uthman ibn e Affan gate is for women.

Umrah Permit by Nusuk App. Raining in the Kaaba

Cancel/reschedule of permit for Umrah

Open Tawakkalna
In the Service option click on the Manasik gate.
Click on the active permit
In the upper left corner, you will see three dots. Click on them.
Click Cancel or Reschedule to cancel or reschedule your permit respectively.

Cancelation or termination of Umrah permit

Although the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has lifted the Covid-vaccination requirements, for a smooth and safe journey I recommend you to consult with your Umrah operator about new rules for Covid-vaccination requirements.

Following are the cases which may cause your permit for Umrah to be canceled immediately.

If you are infected with the coronavirus.
If you had been in contact with the virus-infected person.
If you did not enter the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia 6 hours before the Umrah booking date.

FAQ

No, you cannot enter Makkah without a Permit. Residents must obtain a permit from relative authorities before entering Makkah.

SR 10000 fine for those caught coming for Umrah without a permit.

You can download the Nusuk app on the Play Store and App Store as well.

Conclusion

In order to undertake this divine beautiful and spiritual journey of Umrah one must obtain an Umrah permit for oneself and for its companions.

The Tawakkalna app and the Nusuk or Eatmarna app are the apps used for the issuance of permits for Umrah. Create an account on one of them to get your permit for Umrah, praying at the Noble Rawdha or Riaz ul Jannah.

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