How to Perform Umrah on a Free Saudi Transit Visa
If you’re a resident of a GCC country planning international travel with a layover in Saudi Arabia, you can take advantage of a free stopover visa to perform Umrah during your transit.
This visa is available through Saudia Airlines and Flynas, allowing you to combine long-haul travel with a spiritual visit.
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What is Saudi’s Free Stopover Visa?
The Saudi transit visa, or stopover visa, allows travelers to stay in the Kingdom for up to 96 hours (four days). It is available to passengers flying with Saudia Airlines or Flynas, enabling visits to Makkah or Madinah for religious purposes.
Key Features:
- Cost: Free of charge, with minimal processing and medical insurance fees.
- Duration: Stay up to 96 hours.
- Validity: 90 days from the date of issuance.
- Usage: Allows for Umrah and visits to holy sites.
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Who Can Apply?
Eligibility Criteria:
- Any traveler with a stopover in Saudi Arabia.
- Must be flying on Saudia Airlines or Flynas.
- GCC residents (not limited to citizens) are eligible.
- Travelers on other airlines can apply for a standard transit visa.
Benefits of the Stopover Visa
- Free visa with only minor costs for application and insurance.
- Stay up to 96 hours in Saudi Arabia.
- Perform Umrah or visit holy sites.
- Automatic issuance during flight booking.
Required Documents and Conditions
To qualify for the transit visa, you will need:
- A passport valid for at least six months with no restrictions.
- A confirmed onward ticket and, if applicable, a valid visa or residence permit for your destination.
- A passport-sized photo (200x200px, max 20KB) meeting Saudi visa requirements.
Booking with Saudia Airlines
- Visa Fee: Free
- Application Fee: SAR 39.50 (approx. Dh 38.68)
- Medical Insurance: From SAR 13 (approx. Dh 12.73)
- Validity: 3 months
- Stay: Up to 96 hours
- Application Method: Automatically processed during booking.
Booking with Flynas
- Visa Fee: Free
- Application Fee: SAR 39.50 (approx. Dh 38.68)
- Medical Insurance: From SAR 13 (approx. Dh 12.73)
- Validity: 3 months
- Stay: Up to 96 hours
- Application Method: Issued automatically when booking your flight.
How to Apply for the Free Transit Visa
- Visit the airline website (Saudia.com or Flynas.com).
- Search for flights with a stopover in Saudi Arabia.
- Choose your flight and enter your personal and travel details.
- Select the option to apply for a stopover visa during booking.
- Fill in required information:
- Passport number
- Emirates ID (if applicable)
- Contact details and address
- Upload passport-sized photo
- Declare any required medical info
- Complete the booking and payment process.
- After confirmation, your transit visa and insurance documents will be emailed to you, usually within minutes.
By following these steps, you can perform Umrah during your layover in Saudi Arabia with ease and convenience!
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