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Passport Rules

Passport Requirements for Umrah

Avoid last-minute problems — check your passport validity, blank pages and name details well before you travel. Here’s exactly what UK pilgrims need.

6 months
Min. validity
2+
Blank pages
Exact
Name match

Passport Rules for Umrah from the UK

Your passport is the single most important document for your journey — and a small oversight can cause big problems at check-in. Saudi Arabia, like most countries, has clear passport requirements for entry. Check these as soon as you decide to travel, because renewing a passport can take several weeks.

Checklist
Before You Travel

Your Passport Must

  • Be valid for at least 6 months from your travel date
  • Have at least 2 blank pages for stamps
  • Be undamaged and machine-readable
  • Match the name on your visa & tickets exactly
  • Be a full British Citizen passport (for EVW eligibility)

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Leaving renewal too late — allow several weeks
  • Name mismatches between passport and booking
  • Worn or water-damaged passports being refused
  • Forgetting children’s passports must meet the same rules
  • Assuming an old passport’s validity — always check the date
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How long must my passport be valid for Umrah?+
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Saudi Arabia. If it expires sooner, renew it before booking.
Does the name on my passport need to match my booking?+
Yes — the name on your passport, visa, and flight tickets must match exactly. Even small differences can cause problems at check-in or immigration. Tell us the exact spelling when you book.
Do children need their own passport?+
Yes — every traveller, including infants, needs their own valid passport and visa. Children’s passports must meet the same 6-month validity rule.
My passport is damaged — can I still travel?+
A damaged passport may be refused by airlines or immigration. If yours is worn, torn or water-damaged, renew it before you travel to avoid being turned away.

Passport Ready? Let’s Plan Your Umrah

Once your passport is sorted, we’ll arrange your visa, flights and hotels.

A small check that saves a big headache

Every year, pilgrims are turned away at the airport over passport issues that could have been fixed weeks earlier. Take five minutes now to check your validity, blank pages and name details — and tell us the exact name on your passport when you book so your visa and tickets match perfectly.

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