Planning your Umrah DIY

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

 

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


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