Planning guide
How to book Umrah or Hajj with Rihla
Booking takes five steps and usually 2–3 weeks from your first call to a visa in hand. You need a passport valid for six months, a digital photo and a meningitis ACWY certificate; we file everything else.
Planning guide
How long does it take to book Umrah?
Booking takes five steps and usually 2–3 weeks from first call to visa. Your advisor handles the paperwork; you focus on preparing your heart.
Free consultation
Call, WhatsApp or send the form. Your advisor learns your dates, budget and needs.
Choose your package
Receive a written quote with named hotels, flights and a day-by-day plan.
Secure with a deposit
Pay a deposit of $500 per person; the balance is due eight weeks before departure.
Send your documents
Upload passports, photos and vaccination certificates — we file the visa.
Prepare & fly
Join the pre-departure seminar, receive your ihram kit and travel with your group.
What documents do I need for Umrah from the UK, USA, Canada or Australia?
Citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and most European countries apply for the Saudi visa online. You need a passport valid for at least six months, a recent photo, and a meningococcal ACWY vaccination certificate. Residents who are not citizens also need proof of residency.
- Passport valid 6+ months beyond your return date, with two blank pages
- Digital photo on a white background, taken within six months
- Meningitis ACWY certificate, vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival
- Residence permit or green card if you are not a citizen of your departure country
- Marriage or birth certificates for families and children travelling together
- Travel insurance — we arrange cover alongside the visa's mandatory health insurance
Islamic calendar 1448 AH
Key dates for Umrah & Hajj in 2027
Dates are approximate and depend on the sighting of the moon. We confirm exact dates with every group.
- Ramadan 1448 begins
- Last ten nights begin
- Eid al-Fitr
- 1 Dhul Hijjah
- Day of Arafah
- Eid al-Adha
Begin your journey
Speak to a Rihla advisor
Tell us your dates and departure city. An advisor replies within one working hour with named hotels, flights and a written quote — no obligation.