Tourist eVisa
- Stay: One year, multiple entries; up to 90 days.
- Umrah: Yes, outside the Hajj season.
- Hotel: Book any hotel; no Nusuk Masar requirement.
Australian passport holders · 2026–27
Umrah visa from Australia
Australians don't need a special Umrah visa: Smartraveller says Muslim holders of any Saudi visa may perform Umrah outside the Hajj period. Here are the official prices and steps.
395 SARtourist eVisa, insurance included
FreeUmrah permit in Nusuk
4 Oct 2026last checked
Umrah visa options for Australians
Smartraveller says all Saudi visa holders of Muslim faith may perform Umrah at any time of year except around Hajj, when only Hajj visa or permit holders can enter Makkah. The tourist visa is valid 12 months, allows multiple entries and up to 90 days, and cannot be extended. The Saudi eVisa portal lists Australia as an eligible country.
Visa on arrival
- Stay: Up to 90 days.
- Umrah: Yes, outside the Hajj season.
- Hotel: Book any hotel.
Umrah visa (through Nusuk)
- Stay: Up to 90 days. Single-entry, or multiple-entry valid one year (since 20 July 2026).
- Umrah: Yes — this visa is for Umrah only.
- Hotel: Hotel must be booked with a licensed provider and documented on Nusuk Masar before the visa is issued.
Umrah visa fees from Australia
| Option | Official fee | Health insurance included |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist eVisa | 395 SAR (about $105) | Yes |
| Visa on arrival | 395 SAR (about $105) | Yes |
| Umrah visa (through Nusuk) | Part of the package price | Check the package |
Fees from Visit Saudi's visa page; dollar figures use 3.75 SAR per USD. The official portal shows the final price at payment, prices can change, and fees are non-refundable. Third-party sites often add their own charges.
How long you can stay is worded differently by different governments: Visit Saudi says up to 90 consecutive days per eVisa, the UK and Canadian governments say 90 days in total per year, and the US State Department says no more than 180 days in 12 months. Plan for 90 days and check the dates on your visa.
How to apply for an Umrah visa from Australia
- 1Apply on the official siteeVisa portal before you fly, visa-on-arrival kiosk at a Saudi airport, or an Umrah visa package on Nusuk Umrah.
- 2Book your hotelOn a tourist eVisa you can book any hotel. An Umrah visa needs a licensed hotel recorded on Nusuk Masar.
- 3Meningitis ACWY vaccineAt least 10 days before you travel (details below).
- 4Free Umrah permitBook your date and time in the Nusuk app. The Rawdah needs a separate permit.
- 5Avoid the Hajj seasonUmrah on non-Hajj visas pauses before Hajj. See season dates.
Passport, children and women travelling
- Saudi Arabia requires a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry (Visit Saudi). Smartraveller gives only the general warning that many countries require 6 months' validity.
- Smartraveller says tourists under 18 may not be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia unless accompanied by a guardian.
- Saudi Arabia does not recognise dual nationality for its citizens. Dual nationals travelling with both passports can only leave with the passport they used to enter. Entering on a non-Australian passport limits the consular help Australia can give.
- Women do not need a mahram to perform Umrah, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Vaccinations and travel insurance
- Smartraveller tells pilgrims to check the health requirements on the Nusuk Hajj and Nusuk Umrah portals before travel. It says a yellow fever certificate is needed if you travel from a yellow fever area, and under-15s from countries with polio outbreaks need proof of polio vaccination. Its Hajj page says to carry your vaccination certificates.
- The Saudi tourist eVisa includes medical insurance (Visit Saudi). Smartraveller tells pilgrims to have comprehensive travel insurance that covers illness, and warns that insurance may be void in 'do not travel' areas.
The Saudi Ministry of Health requires the meningitis ACWY vaccine for all Umrah travellers but lists the certificate obligation only for travellers from some countries. The UK government and the US CDC both say proof is required from Umrah pilgrims, so get vaccinated and carry the certificate.
What Smartraveller advises
- Smartraveller's overall level for Saudi Arabia is 'Reconsider your need to travel' (updated 17 Sep 2026). It says do not travel within 30 km of the Yemen border or to Asir, Jazan and Najran provinces.
- Australians doing Umrah should take a high degree of caution because of overcrowding; people have gone missing during pilgrimages. Stay with your group, share your live location with family or friends, and carry photo ID and emergency contacts at all times.
- During Hajj, Saudi authorities may limit the airports in Jeddah, Madinah, Yanbu and Taif to travellers with a valid Hajj visa.
- Smartraveller lists carrying flags or banners, especially during Hajj and Umrah, among things not to do, along with unapproved charity or fundraising and photographing people without permission.
- Overstaying can bring a significant fine, detention before deportation and a re-entry ban. You cannot leave until the fine is paid, and the Australian Embassy cannot reduce it.
Travel-advice levels change often. Check the official page before you book and again before you fly.
Emergency contacts for Australian pilgrims
- Australian Embassy, Riyadh (Diplomatic Quarter): +966 11 250 0900. Australia has no consulate in Jeddah listed; Smartraveller says to contact the embassy in Riyadh. 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre: +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas. Saudi emergency numbers: 911; ambulance 997; police 999; fire 998.
- Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Australia (Canberra): website au.saudiembassy.sa.
- Nusuk support (permits and accounts): 920002814 from outside Saudi Arabia, 1966 inside. More in our Nusuk app guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australians need a visa for Umrah?
Yes, but not a special one. Australians can use the Saudi tourist eVisa or visa on arrival, which Visit Saudi prices at 395 SAR including medical insurance. Smartraveller says Muslim visa holders may perform Umrah all year except around Hajj.
Do I need a permit for Umrah?
Yes. Smartraveller says a permit is needed to perform Umrah and to visit the Rawdah. Both are booked free in the Nusuk app.
Can under-18s travel from Australia for Umrah?
Smartraveller warns that tourists under 18 may not be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia unless accompanied by a guardian, so travel with a parent or guardian.
Is there an Australian consulate in Jeddah?
No. Smartraveller lists only the Australian Embassy in Riyadh. The 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra is on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas.
What is Smartraveller's advice for Saudi Arabia?
As of 17 September 2026 the overall level is "Reconsider your need to travel", with "Do not travel" near the Yemen border. Levels change often, so check before you book.
Compare every route side by side on our Umrah visa guide, or check an agent before you pay with the Umrah package checklist. Then find Makkah hotels near the Haram.
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