Umrah E-visa for Pilgrims from GCC Residents Made Easy – Thanks to Nusuk

Umrah, one of the most important spiritual pilgrimages of Muslim people, was associated with numerous logistical challenges, such as visas, bookings, transportation, etc. Thanks to the Saudi Arabia-backed Nusuk portal, which allows residents of the GCC to go to Umrah with much more convenience. The official online platform streamlines the entire process of a pilgrimage and provides online visas, packages, and travel reservations- all at one location.

What is Nusuk?

Nusuk is an official online platform launched by Saudi Arabia to plan and book Hajj and Umrah. It offers pilgrims a smooth process of applying for an eVisa, flight tickets, hotel booking, and transport in the country. By digitalising the whole process, Nusuk removes the middleman, lowers costs, and enables Muslims in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait to have direct access to services.

Nusuk Umrah Packages

Through Nusuk Umrah Packages, pilgrims can choose from a range of ministry-approved options. These packages include not only visas but also accommodations, transfers, and other essentials for a smooth journey. This flexibility enables individuals and families to customise their pilgrimage experience according to their preferences and budgets.

Nusuk Platform Simplifies Umrah Journey for GCC Residents

Umrah is a religious experience in its own right, but due to the logistics involved, this has been a deterrent to many Muslims. Digitisation of the process by Nusuk is transforming the way the GCC residents organise their pilgrimages. The system encompasses everything, including eVisas, flights, stays, and local transportation. To the residents of GCC, this will translate into lower costs, less red tape, and less dependence on agents. Due to this, both long-time pilgrims and first-timers can arrange their Umrah in a more confident and convenient way.

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GCC Residents Embrace Simpler Visa Options

Saudi Umrah Visa Online (eVisa)

The Saudi Umrah eVisa eliminates the age-old process involving an agent and allows the residents of the GCC to apply in a hassle-free manner. The eVisa costs 300 (Dh293.62) and must pay an extra 39.44 (Dh38.60); it can be a single-entry or multiple-entry visa. It can be valid within a period of one year; hence, with a maximum of 90 days per visit. Applicants also have to possess a GCC residency permit of not less than three months and a passport with at least six months to run. This aspect is also advantageous to families because children below 18 years can travel under the account of an individual.

Umrah Package Visa

The Umrah Package Visa is designed to facilitate an easy experience for the traveler. The services are bundled in one package. It also includes the visa and a variety of other pilgrimage needs such as hotels, ground transportation, and similar provisions through ministry-approved suppliers, as well as by authorised travel agencies. This end-to-end package is suited to customers who want to forego the option of making different bookings and have a fully organized experience so that they can solely concentrate on the spiritual nature of Umrah.

Steps to Apply for an Umrah Visa Online (GCC Residents)

The process of applying for an Umrah visa through Nusuk is simple and user-friendly.

1. Log on to the Nusuk site.
   
2. Click on eSaudi Visa.
   
3. Select your nationality.
   
4. As a GCC resident, choose between Saudi eVisa or Umrah Package Visa.
   
5. Complete the application and follow the guided steps to finalise your booking.
   

Umrah Becomes More Accessible Than Ever

The new Nusuk system has eliminated numerous obstacles to paperwork, cost, and reliance on the agent, so Umrah is much more available to the citizens of the GCC. Families who are now planning their first pilgrimage can be reassured that they can now book visas, accommodations, and travel to one location. This is added to by the fact that regular visitors are able to do a repeat more easily. By providing an element of choice and the benefits of clarity, transparency, and affordability, Nusuk enables Muslims to make their spiritual journey at a time and in a way they choose. This digitalization is part of a bigger vision by Saudi Arabia of accessibility, making it easier, smoother, and more significant than ever to perform Umrah.