The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made it possible for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom to self-submit to choose packages Umrah Through the electronic platform “Maqam”.
As part of the efforts of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to facilitate the procedures for the arrival of pilgrims from outside the Kingdom, the Ministry has provided easy electronic procedures to ensure the preservation of their rights and the provision of high quality services.
Umrah pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom can enter the Maqam portal To choose one of the authorized agent platforms via the unified platform link.
They can also book services and obtain a reference number for the visa application, and then enter National Visa Platform To complete and print the visa application form.
90 days
The platform services include knowing the local agents in the country of the pilgrims, and getting to know the authorized agents in the country of the pilgrims through the Maqam portal to issue the Umrah visa, which lasts for 90 days since its issuance, and allows pilgrims the freedom to move between Saudi cities to learn regarding the cultural diversity in the Kingdom.
A pilgrim from abroad can book Umrah services through the “Maqam” platform, obtain a visa and book services online from all over the world through the platform within less than 24 hours, by entering the main page and clicking on the list of approved electronic platforms.
Determine the type of agent required from the Umrah service providers for companies and individuals, and choose the agent from the list that will appear.
Itinerary and reservations
The services of the agent icon on the website also include the ability to choose the flight path between Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Jeddah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, booking airline tickets, booking internal transportation services in the Kingdom, with the possibility of booking residential accommodation, and sending a visa application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Upon completing the reservation of services through the authorized agent, the pilgrim receives a reference number to complete the payment process online and via credit cards (VISA), to issue the visa through the unified national visa platform within 24 hours.