Requirements for an UMRA Visa

1. One Umra application form duly completed and signed by the applicant in block letters using    black ink only.
2. An EC/British passport valid for at least 6 months. (Foreign passports will only be accepted if   endorsed “indefinite stay” by the Home Office or in case of passport holder living in the UK with a spouse, or on a student/work visa)
3. Two colour passport sized photographs - with white background.
4. A confirmed return airline ticket to Saudi Arabia, returning to UK or any other destination. Point of   entry and departure must be Jeddah or Madinah.
5. A meningitis immunization certificate (ACWY) valid for not less than 3 years. Pilgrims must have   their immunization at least 10 days before travelling.
6. Children aged one year and over and travelling on parent’s passport must have their photograph   affixed on the passport and endorsed by the relevant authorities.
7. Passports bearing only single or double-barrelled name e.g. Abdul-Rahman, Abdul-Haq etc…
Are not acceptable. These names are considered one name; you must also have a surname.