How Does the Umrah Visa Work for Canadians?
To perform Umrah you need a valid Saudi visa. Saudi Arabia now issues most pilgrim visas electronically, and Umrah permits and Rawdah bookings run through the Nusuk platform, managed by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. As a Nusuk-authorized filer, our Toronto Umrah and Hajj desk prepares and submits your application, checks your documents first, and tracks it until your visa is issued.
For Canadian citizens, Umrah outside the Hajj season is commonly performed on the Saudi tourist eVisa, which can be single-entry or multi-entry depending on the type issued. Pilgrims on other passports who live in Canada may follow a different route depending on nationality, and permanent residents may need to show a valid PR card. We check your situation before we file.
The visa fee is never hidden
Every quote shows the Saudi visa fee as its own CAD line. No “visa included” in one place and “visa not included” somewhere else.
The 7 Saudi Visa Types We Process
| Visa type | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| Tourist | Eligible nationalities visiting for tourism; commonly used for Umrah outside Hajj season |
| Umrah | Pilgrims travelling specifically for Umrah through approved channels |
| Family Visit | Visiting relatives who live in Saudi Arabia |
| Resident (Iqama) | Family members joining a resident with an Iqama |
| Business Visit | Meetings, conferences and business travel |
| Work | Employment in Saudi Arabia, through the employer |
| Personal Visit | Personal visits on invitation |
Hajj is separate: it uses a Hajj visa issued through Nusuk Hajj, which is included in our Deluxe Hajj and Economy Hajj packages.
What Documents Do You Need?
- A passport valid at least six months beyond your return date, with blank pages.
- A recent digital photo that meets Saudi standards.
- For permanent residents and other passports: a valid PR card or proof of Canadian residence, and any documents your nationality requires.
- Travel dates and, for packages, your hotel details (we add these for you).
The visa includes or requires the mandatory health insurance set by Saudi authorities. Extra Canadian travel medical insurance is optional and quoted separately.
Visa Help for PR Holders and Other Passports
Many of our pilgrims are GTA residents travelling on Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Egyptian, Somali or other passports. Rules for each nationality differ, and they change. That is where a document check before filing saves time and money. We tell you exactly which documents to bring, and we flag problems such as a passport close to expiry before they become a refusal.
Booking a Rawdah Permit
Visiting the Rawdah Sharif in Masjid an-Nabawi requires a permit booked through the Nusuk app. Slots are released based on availability and are scarce in Ramadan. We book Rawdah permits for our pilgrims where they are available and never promise a visit unless the permit is confirmed. Rawdah permit fees, where they apply, are shown on your quote.
Visa Only, or Visa With a Package
You can use our visa service on its own, or as part of any package. Visa processing is already included in our all-inclusive Umrah packages and our land-only Economy and Gold packages.
