Pakistani pilgrims have two official routes into Saudi Arabia for Umrah: the dedicated Umrah visa issued through the Nusuk platform, or the general Saudi tourist eVisa (which also permits Umrah outside the Hajj season). Pricing and requirements differ between the two.
The Nusuk Umrah visa carries a base fee of SAR 300, plus mandatory medical/travel insurance of roughly SAR 100–180 — a total of about SAR 400–480. The Saudi tourist eVisa is a flat SAR 535 with insurance already bundled into that single fee. Neither figure includes any service charge a Pakistani travel agent may add on top for handling your application.
| Visa Type | Fee (SAR) | Approx. PKR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nusuk Umrah Visa | SAR 300 + insurance (~SAR 400–480) | ~PKR 29,700–35,600 | Dedicated Umrah visa; requires a Nusuk-verified hotel & transport booking (2026 rule) |
| Saudi Tourist eVisa | SAR 535 (insurance included) | ~PKR 39,700 | Also valid for Umrah outside Hajj season; single online fee, no separate insurance step |
PKR figures converted from SAR at the fixed Saudi riyal peg (SAR 3.75 = USD 1), not a floating estimate. Confirm the exact current fee on the official Nusuk platform or with your travel agent before paying, since platform fees can change and Pakistani agents may add a separate service charge.
A significant 2026 rule now requires every Umrah visa application processed through Nusuk to be linked to a confirmed, Nusuk-verified hotel and transport booking before the visa can be issued. This means the visa fee alone is no longer the full picture of your Umrah budget — factor in accommodation and transport booked through Nusuk-approved providers when planning.
The dedicated Umrah visa is purpose-built for pilgrims and is typically the cheaper of the two options, but it now comes with the Nusuk-verified booking requirement. The Saudi tourist eVisa costs more but offers broader flexibility — useful if you plan to combine Umrah with wider travel inside Saudi Arabia, or if you prefer a single bundled fee over separately arranging insurance.
The Nusuk Umrah visa costs SAR 300 plus insurance (~SAR 400–480 total, roughly PKR 29,700–35,600). The Saudi tourist eVisa costs SAR 535 (~PKR 39,700) with insurance included.
Yes, as of 2026, Nusuk requires a confirmed, Nusuk-verified hotel and transport booking before issuing the visa.
Yes, typically. The dedicated Umrah visa (SAR 400–480 total) usually costs less than the Saudi tourist eVisa (SAR 535), though the tourist visa allows broader travel.
Apply via the official Nusuk Umrah platform or a Ministry-approved travel agent, with your passport, photo, confirmed hotel/transport booking, and visa + insurance payment.
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