
Planning your Umrah DIY
STEP 1 : Plan your Itinerary
You first need to decide if you want to start your journey from Makkah or Madinah, because this will determine which airport you will be arriving from.
- If you want to start with Makkah, you will land at Jeddah Airport
- If you want to start with Madinah, you will land at Madinah Airport
You can read more on the advantages and disadvantages here.
STEP 2 : Book flight
Direct flight from Singapore : Saudia & Scoot
Other flights like qatar, emirates are also good. You can take any flights, no restrictions.
STEP 3 : Apply visa
- Only 66 nationalities are eligible to apply E-VISA online easily and seamlessly. Singapore, Brunei, UK, USA, Malaysia are included.
Only book through this portal!
STEP 4 : Booking Hotel
You can make reservation through online portal such as the following
⁃ www.booking.com
⁃ www.agoda.com
- hotel direct website (accor, hilton)
STEP 5: Land Arrangement
- PRIVATE HIRE - You can book with us https://umrahvan.simplybook.me
- TRAIN- intercity only (Jed-Med-Makkah) www.hhr.sa
- RIDE HAILING - Uber | Careem | Bolt | Jeeny
STEP 5 : Mutawwif / Guides
You can check on telegram pin group for list of mutawwifs for their availability, approx price will be SAR 300-SAR 350 Per umrah/Ziarah.
STEP 6 : NUSUK
Download NUSUK App – to book your Umrah and Raudhah slot. You can signup using your email address.
❗️You need to get your visa ready before registering as they need Visa number to register
Slots will be opened monthly for umrah &, weekly for raudhah. You can book umrah daily, and raudhah once a month.
OTHERS
The following not required for tourist visa
❌ Meningitis vaccination (recomended)
❌ Influenza (but highly recommended)
❌ Covid vaccination
❌ Mahram for women above 18