Umrah guides
Short guides. Each statement of fact names its source.
What MOTAC requires in an Umrah package advert
MOTAC's advertising guideline for Umrah packages: approval, licence number and ad approval number.
Questions to ask the agency before you pay
Questions to ask before paying for Umrah, with what MOTAC and the Saudi ministry state.
Umrah visa and Nusuk: what the Saudi ministry says
Umrah visa conditions from the haj.gov.sa FAQ and how to search for qualified external agents on Masar.
Umrah in Ramadan: what to check
Visa stay and questions for your agency if you plan Umrah in Ramadan.
Warning signs in an Umrah package offer
Signs that should make you stop and ask before you pay, with official sources.
Umrah without an agency? Nusuk Umrah and agents: what the Saudi ministry says
What the Saudi ministry says about booking directly through Nusuk Umrah and about external agents, and questions to ask yourself.
Umrah documents and preparation checklist
What to ask for in writing, what the Saudi ministry says about visa and entry, and what to keep copies of.
Umrah for older pilgrims: questions for the family and the agency
Practical questions before choosing a package for parents or grandparents, with what the Saudi ministry states.
