Planning a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia requires careful preparation, and one of the most important parts is obtaining an Umrah visa. This visa is the official permit issued by the Saudi government, allowing international pilgrims to enter the country and perform Umrah.
Unlike a regular tourist visa, an Umrah e-visa comes with specific rules. For example, pilgrims are not allowed to work in Saudi Arabia, must follow the travel schedule provided by their agency, and the visa typically remains valid for 30 days for a single entry.
The good news is that the Saudi Arabia Umrah visa is now issued electronically through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s integrated e-visa system, making the process much faster and more efficient—as long as your documents are complete.
To apply for an Umrah visa, make sure you prepare the following documents:
Valid passport (minimum 6 months from departure date, with at least 2 blank pages).
National ID card (copy and original).
Family Card (KK) as proof of family relationship and residency.
Marriage certificate (for couples traveling together).
Birth certificate (for children under 17).
Recent 4×6 cm passport photo, white background, clear face, no glasses.
Completed and signed Umrah visa application form (usually provided by your travel agency).
Payment receipt or transfer slip for visa processing via an authorized agency.
Mahram letter (mandatory for female pilgrims under 45 without a male guardian).
Yellow card (meningitis vaccination certificate).
Proof of return ticket booking.
Travel health insurance.
Recommendation letter from the travel agency.
The cost of an Umrah visa generally includes two main components:
Umrah visa fee: around SAR 300 (≈ IDR 1.2 million).
Mandatory pilgrim insurance: around SAR 100 (≈ IDR 400,000).
These amounts may change depending on Saudi government policies and the exchange rate (SAR to IDR). Most of the time, the Umrah visa cost is already bundled into packages offered by licensed travel agencies.
Additional costs may include:
Passport application/renewal
Vaccination fees
Travel agency administration
For 2025, Umrah package prices for 9–12 days range between IDR 28–35 million, depending on airline, hotel, and season.
Applying for an Umrah visa in 2025 is more straightforward thanks to Saudi Arabia’s e-visa system. Here’s the step-by-step process:
Register through an official agency accredited by the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag RI). Check their PPIU (Umrah Travel Organizer) status on the Kemenag website.
Submit the required documents, such as passport, ID card, Family Card, marriage certificate (if needed), vaccination certificate, and recent photo.
Your travel agency will upload your documents into the Saudi Umrah e-visa system. You’ll receive a form to confirm your personal details. Double-check that your name, passport number, and date of birth are correct.
Most travel agencies include visa costs in their package. Make sure you get a clear breakdown of all fees, including airfare, hotels, ground transport, and visa charges, with proof of payment.
Visa processing usually takes 3–7 business days, depending on document validity and system queues.
Once approved, the Umrah e-visa PDF will be emailed to you or provided by your travel agency. Save it on your phone and print a hard copy to carry with you.
Avoid booking your own flights outside the travel package before your visa is approved—visa rejection is still possible.
Double-check all visa details (name, passport number, birthdate). Request corrections immediately if you spot an error.
Digitize all key documents—passport, vaccination certificate, and visa—for backup. Use Magic Scan by VIDA to scan documents directly from your phone.
Magic Scan Features:
1. Bulk scan up to 15 documents in one shot (passport, ID card, marriage certificate, vaccination card).
2. Automatic detection & cropping for clean, high-quality digital files ready to upload.
Getting your Umrah visa 2025 doesn’t need to be stressful if you understand the process. With most of the steps managed by travel agencies, your main responsibility is to ensure documents are complete, fees are ready, and you’re working with a trusted agency.
By going digital with tools like VIDA digital signatures and Magic Scan, you can make the process even smoother—fast, efficient, and legally valid.