Umrah Visa from the USA 2026: The eVisa Route
Short answer
The USA is eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa, so Umrah is simple: apply online for about SAR 535 (roughly US$140) including insurance, approved often within hours, valid one year with multiple entries and up to 90 days per stay. It allows Umrah outside the Hajj season and travel anywhere. You need a US passport valid 6+ months and the meningitis (ACWY) certificate, and you still book the Umrah and Rawdah permits in Nusuk. Most Americans plan the trip themselves.
Key takeaways
- ✓The USA is eVisa-eligible — apply online, approved often within hours, no embassy or agent.
- ✓eVisa ~SAR 535 (≈US$140) incl. insurance, 1-year multi-entry, up to 90 days/stay.
- ✓Allows Umrah outside Hajj and travel anywhere in the Kingdom.
- ✓Need: US passport valid 6+ months + meningitis (ACWY) certificate.
- ✓Still book the Umrah permit + free Rawdah in Nusuk; most Americans plan DIY. Verified July 2026.
Quick facts
- Route
- Tourist eVisa
- Cost
- ~SAR 535 (US$140)
- Validity
- 1 yr, multi-entry
- Approval
- Often hours
- Vaccine
- Meningitis (ACWY)
- Permit
- Nusuk
Pilgrims from the United States have an easy path: the USA is eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa, issued online, usually within hours, allowing Umrah outside the Hajj season. No embassy visit or agent is needed, so most American pilgrims arrange the whole trip themselves. Here is the process, requirements and the Nusuk permit. Verified July 2026; confirm fees on the official portal before paying.
The eVisa route
Apply online for the tourist eVisa — about SAR 535 (roughly US$140) including insurance, valid one year, multiple entry, up to 90 days per stay, allowing Umrah and travel anywhere in the Kingdom. It is quick and flexible, and lets you add Madinah, Jeddah or AlUla on the same visa. See the Saudi eVisa guide.
How to apply
- Create an account on the official portal (visa.visitsaudi.com) or the eVisa app.
- Enter your passport details, a photo, address and travel dates.
- Confirm the bundled insurance and pay by card.
- Receive the eVisa by email, often within hours.
Requirements
- US passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages.
- Meningitis (ACWY) certificate — required for all Umrah pilgrims; your doctor or a travel clinic can provide it.
- Accurate details matching your passport.
Nusuk permit
On the eVisa you still book your Umrah permit and free Rawdah appointment in the Nusuk app. Set up your account before you fly.
Plan it yourself
Because the eVisa is so simple, most US pilgrims plan Umrah themselves — booking flights, a hotel by Ḥaram zone and transport directly, which is usually cheaper and gives full control of dates and standard. Follow the DIY Umrah guide, budget with the cost breakdown (flights from the US typically run $800–1,500), and pre-book your airport transfer. Verified July 2026.
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Last updated: 25 July 2026·Sources reviewed by the Wadana Go editorial team.
