Plan your Umrah with data you can check
An independent guide for pilgrims travelling from the UK, US, Canada and Australia. We don't sell packages. Every rule and fact links to its official source and shows the date we last checked it.
Umrah visa: which one can you use?
Tourist eVisa, UK ETA or Umrah visa — what each allows and when a Nusuk booking is required.
Umrah rules tracker
Every rule currently in force, with the date it was announced and a link to the official source.
Season & closing dates
When Umrah visas are issued, the last entry date before Hajj and when the season reopens.
Makkah hotels near Haram
14 mapped hotels within 300 m of a main gate, ranked by walking distance.
Madinah hotels near Masjid Nabawi
35 mapped hotels within 300 m of the mosque building, ranked by walking distance.
Masjid al-Haram gates map
The five main gates with their official numbers and the hotels nearest each one.
Haramain train guide
Stations, journey times, luggage rules and how to book between Jeddah, the airport, Makkah and Madinah.
Jeddah airport to Makkah
Train, bus and licensed taxi options from King Abdulaziz Airport, with journey times.
Why this guide is different
- Dated and sourced. Umrah rules changed several times in 2025–26. Each fact here shows when it was checked and where it comes from.
- Data, not sales pages. Hotel distances come from open map data and are the same for every hotel. Nobody pays to be listed higher.
- Written for Western passports. We focus on what UK, US, Canadian and Australian travellers need: eVisa eligibility, fees in context and direct routes.
We do not give religious rulings. For how to perform Umrah, follow a scholar you trust or the official guidance in the Nusuk app.