{"id":2313,"date":"2026-06-20T06:14:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/fr_fr\/?p=2313"},"modified":"2026-10-30T08:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T05:39:18","slug":"visa-omra-le-guide-complet-pour-lobtenir-soi-meme-sur-nusuk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/visa-omra-le-guide-complet-pour-lobtenir-soi-meme-sur-nusuk\/","title":{"rendered":"Umrah Visa: The Complete Guide to Obtaining It Yourself on Nusuk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Updated 2026<\/strong><\/em>, you can get your <strong>Umrah visa<\/strong> you can do it yourself, without going through an agency \u2014 provided you have an eligible passport. The process is handled exclusively by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umrah.nusuk.sa\/\">Nusuk<\/a><\/strong>, The official platform of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This guide gives you, step by step, the exact procedure, the actual prices, the documents, and the pitfalls to avoid \u2014 including for the <strong>Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian passports from France<\/strong>, God willing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways (the essentials in 30 seconds)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Season 1448 H is open<\/strong> The issuance of Umrah visas has resumed <strong>May 31, 2026<\/strong>, with entry to Mecca from the <strong>June 1, 2026<\/strong> (according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Single and mandatory platform: Nusuk<\/strong> (<code>nusuk.sa<\/code>No valid Umrah visa can be obtained outside of [the relevant country\/region].<\/li>\n<li><strong>French, Belgian, Swiss, Luxembourgish, Monegasque, Canadian passports<\/strong> : request <strong>100 % online<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian passports<\/strong> Umrah visa <strong>possible<\/strong>, but passing through a center <strong>VFS Tasheer<\/strong> for biometrics (see dedicated section).<\/li>\n<li><strong>A decisive new feature for 2026<\/strong> &quot;No reservation, no visa.&quot; Hotel <strong>And<\/strong> transport must be booked via Nusuk <strong>Before<\/strong> the demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> : approximately <strong>75 to 95 \u20ac<\/strong> (\u2248 300 SAR); <strong>deadline<\/strong> : 48 to 72 hours in general.<\/li>\n<li>On a budget: the mandatory hotel can drop to ~20-35 $\/night (Aziziyah area), and you can book only <strong>2-3 nights<\/strong> (see the budget section).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What is an Umrah visa, and what is Nusuk?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE <strong>Umrah visa<\/strong> is a permit issued by Saudi Arabia that authorizes a Muslim to enter the Kingdom to perform Umrah and visit the two Holy Places, in Mecca and Medina.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nusuk<\/strong> (\u0646\u064f\u0633\u064f\u0643) is the official digital platform of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Since the launch of the &quot;Nusuk Umrah&quot; service in 2025, pilgrims from eligible countries have been applying for their visas. <strong>directly online, without intermediaries<\/strong>, According to Gulf News, everything is now included: visa, hotel reservation, transport, Umrah permit and time slot for the Rawdah in Medina.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick definition \u2014 the BRN.<\/strong> THE <em>Booking Reference Number<\/em> is the hotel booking number, validated via Nusuk, required before submitting an Umrah visa application in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Are you eligible to complete the process yourself?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility depends <strong>of the passport you hold<\/strong>, not from your country of residence. Three possible scenarios:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case A \u2014 European passports and similar documents (online application 100 %)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passport holders <strong>French, Belgian, Swiss, Luxembourgish, Monegasque or Canadian<\/strong> (and more broadly from the EU, the UK, the US, Australia, Malaysia or the Gulf) make their request <strong>directly on Nusuk<\/strong>, without having to travel. \ud83d\udc49 <strong>This is the simplest and fastest way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case B \u2014 Moroccan, Algerian, Tunisian passports (processed through VFS Tasheer)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good news: the Umrah visa is <strong>accessible<\/strong>. According to several concurring specialist guides (2026), these nationals must, however, go to a center <strong>VFS Tasheer<\/strong> for the <strong>biometric fingerprinting<\/strong>, whether they reside in Europe or the Maghreb. An entire section is devoted to this below.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to obtain your Umrah visa on Nusuk: the steps<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Procedure for a European passport (Case A). Maghreb passports follow the same steps, with the addition of the VFS biometric step (next section).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create your account.<\/strong> Go to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umrah.nusuk.sa\/\">umrah.nusuk.sa<\/a><\/strong> or download the Nusuk app on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/nusuk\/id6469515422\">App Store<\/a><\/strong> Or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.moh.nusukapp\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong>. Enter your passport, email, phone number and nationality, then validate with the code received by SMS or email.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/medinatouna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nusuk-etape-1-1024x757.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25619\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3518987341772153;width:616px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/medinatouna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nusuk-etape-2-1024x500.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25620\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.0470186577221408;width:621px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/medinatouna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nusuk-etape-3-1024x461.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25621\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.223118454433097;width:623px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/medinatouna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nusuk-etape-4-1024x876.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25622\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.16900974858902;width:667px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">You can choose a hotel with a free cancellation and refund option.<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/medinatouna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nusuk-etape-5-1024x657.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25623\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5597645018483866;width:664px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pay online.<\/strong> Pay the visa fees and add insurance. Opt for a <strong>credit card<\/strong> (see the problems section below).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow the status.<\/strong> The treatment usually takes <strong>48 to 72 hours<\/strong> (up to 7 business days at peak times). Your visa is arriving <strong>via email and in the app<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good to know \u2014 hotel, transport and payment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hotel: in Nusuk only (for visa purposes).<\/strong> The reservation must be made <strong>on Nusuk<\/strong>, among the licensed hotels near the Haram. A hotel booked on <strong>Booking, Expedia or Hotels.com is not recognized<\/strong> by the system and made <strong>automatically reject<\/strong> the visa application. <em>(Rule confirmed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: accommodation contracts must be documented on Nusuk Masar before the visa is issued.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transportation.<\/strong> Add it to Nusuk (airport transfer + journey Makkah\u2194Medina + return). <strong>Uber\/Careem are not accepted for visa applications<\/strong>, but you can use them freely <strong>once there<\/strong>. THE <strong>Haramain train<\/strong> (Makkah\u2013Medina in ~2h30, compared to 5-6h by road) is bookable <strong>via Nusuk<\/strong> or the official channels of Saudi Arabia Railways. <em>(The official requirement mainly concerns the hotel; include transportation for safety reasons.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Can we book without paying right away?<\/strong> No: to generate the <strong>BRN<\/strong>, the reservation must be <strong>Confirmed, therefore paid<\/strong>. <strong>The trick<\/strong> : choose a <strong>refundable rate \/ free cancellation<\/strong>. You pay, get the BRN, then get a refund if your plans change \u2014 <strong>processing fee of 3 %<\/strong> apply to the refund, according to Nusuk&#039;s terms of use. <strong>Always read the hotel&#039;s cancellation policy before paying.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Moroccan, Algerian or Tunisian passport: obtaining your Umrah visa from France<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This point is poorly explained elsewhere, so let&#039;s be precise. <strong>Yes<\/strong>, A Moroccan, Algerian, or Tunisian national can perform Umrah; and, according to several specialized guides (2026), it is even <strong>It is technically possible to apply for an Umrah visa individually.<\/strong> via Nusuk. The difference lies in <strong>a biometric step<\/strong> that European passports do not have.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basic rule:<\/strong> this is the <strong>nationality of your passport<\/strong> which determines the procedure, <strong>not your French residence permit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The procedure to follow from France<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare your application<\/strong> as for the online procedure (passport valid for 6 months, photo, vaccination, Nusuk reservations).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make an appointment at a VFS Tasheer center<\/strong> \u2014 the official service provider for the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the collection of biometric data. In France, specialized guides indicate the center of <strong>Clichy (11-13 rue Madame de Sanzillon, 92110)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduce yourself in person<\/strong> for the <strong>fingerprinting<\/strong>. A <strong>valid residence permit<\/strong> country of residence is required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay the VFS service fees<\/strong> : in the order of <strong>60 \u20ac<\/strong> according to specialist guides, in addition to visa fees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Special case: Algeria.<\/strong> Some consulates require a <strong>10-year residence certificate<\/strong>. Check this point with your center. <strong>Before<\/strong> to move around.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The dual nationality trick<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own <strong>also a French passport<\/strong> (or Belgian, Swiss\u2026), use it: you switch to the <strong>simplified online procedure<\/strong> (Case A), <strong>without VFS travel or biometrics<\/strong>, for a cost of approximately <strong>95 \u20ac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd0e <strong>To be verified with the source.<\/strong> The center&#039;s address, exact fees, and required documents are subject to change. Confirm everything on the official website. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/sau\/en\/fra\/apply-visa\">VFS Global \u2013 Saudi visa from France<\/a><\/strong> before making an appointment. <em>(Confidence level: \ud83d\udfe2 in principle \u2014 VFS transaction confirmed by VFS Global and several guides; \ud83d\udfe0 on the exact amounts\/address, to be reconfirmed.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The documents <\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Nusuk and the Saudi Ministry of Health, prepare:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Passport<\/strong> valid at least <strong>6 months<\/strong> after the travel date, with <strong>2 blank pages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recent digital photo<\/strong>, white background, according to Saudi standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return tickets confirmed<\/strong> covering your dates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotel and transport booked<\/strong> and linked to Nusuk (BRN).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meningitis vaccination certificate (MenACWY)<\/strong>. <strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Not mandatory<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>For Maghreb passports<\/strong> : in addition, <strong>valid residence permit<\/strong> And <strong>VFS biometrics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. How much does an Umrah visa cost?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Details of the official Umrah visa fees on Nusuk:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visa fees<\/strong> : 80 USD (refundable in some cases).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visa digital service fees<\/strong> : 10.50 USD (non-refundable).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance digital service fees<\/strong> : 10.50 USD (non-refundable).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance premium<\/strong> : varies depending on the service provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u27a1\ufe0f In practice, the total is around <strong>75 to 95 \u20ac<\/strong> (\u2248 300 SAR) depending on the source and insurance chosen. <strong>For Maghreb passports<\/strong>, add the <strong>VFS fees (~\u20ac60)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Validity and entry requirements: check your visa.<\/strong> Depending on the type issued, the Umrah visa can be at <strong>single entrance<\/strong> (stay often limited to <strong>30 or 90 days<\/strong>\u2014 Sources differ. In all cases, rule 2026 requires\u2019<strong>enter Saudi Arabia within 30 days<\/strong> following delivery. <strong>Trust what is printed on your visa.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">7. Getting your Umrah visa on a budget<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visa itself is inexpensive (~\u20ac75-95). What drives up the price is the\u2019<strong>Hotel required on Nusuk<\/strong> (to generate the BRN). Good news: it can be significantly reduced. Here are the real tips, verified in 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price grid by zone (Mecca)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nusuk ranks hotels by distance from the Haram:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Area<\/th>\n<th>Distance to the Haram<\/th>\n<th>Indicative price \/ night<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Zone A<\/td>\n<td>On foot, view of the Haram<\/td>\n<td>200-450 $+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zone B<\/td>\n<td>Short walk + shuttles<\/td>\n<td>130-300 $<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Zone C \u2014 Aziziyah<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Free shuttle<\/td>\n<td><strong>35-100 $ (from ~20-25 $)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Grid according to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.wego.com\/hotels-in-makkah-near-haram\/\">Wego \u2014 hotels in Mecca (May 2026)<\/a>. In Medina, the minimum budget is more like 30-50 $\/night away from the Masjid An-Nabawi.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">7 tips to pay as little as possible<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aim for the Aziziyah area (Area C).<\/strong> Free shuttle to the Haram, and ~20 to 35 $\/night instead of 200 $+ near the Haram. This is the number one lever.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book a quadruple room and share.<\/strong> A room for four saves 30 to 40 % per person: 30 $\/night \u00f7 4 \u2248 7.5 $ per pilgrim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only book your real nights \u2014 not 90!<\/strong> \ud83d\udd11 You are not required to book a hotel for the entire duration of your visa (30 or 90 days). For a short Umrah, book only 2 or 3 nights in Mecca: the hotel must cover your <strong>actual stay<\/strong>, Not the visa duration. Note: the Saudi system verifies the number of nights and the consistency of the itinerary \u2014 book your actual stay, don&#039;t cheat on the number of nights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel off-season.<\/strong> In <strong>low season (June-July)<\/strong>, Prices are much lower than during Ramadan, when prices can double or triple.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on a single city.<\/strong> The BRN requires at least <strong>a confirmed hotel<\/strong> A stay in Mecca (Aziziyah) is sufficient for the visa. Medina remains highly recommended for spiritual reasons, but is not required for the application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider a refundable fare as a safety net.<\/strong> Book with &quot;free cancellation&quot;, get the BRN, then adjust if needed \u2014 a 3 % fee applies to the refund (<a href=\"https:\/\/umrah.nusuk.sa\/TermsOfUse\">Nusuk conditions<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transport at the lowest price.<\/strong> For the journey from Mecca to Medina, the <strong>Haramain train in Economy class<\/strong> It is much cheaper than a private transfer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Concrete example.<\/strong> 3 nights in a quadruple room in Aziziyah (~30 $ \u00f7 4, i.e. ~22 $ per person in total) + visa ~85 \u20ac = a budget <strong>visa + hotel<\/strong> Very reasonable. Book and compare prices live on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umrah.nusuk.sa\/\">umrah.nusuk.sa<\/a><\/strong> (filter &quot;price&quot; + &quot;free cancellation&quot;).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The official schedule for the 1448 H season (2026-2027)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Umrah visa <strong>automatically locks during Hajj<\/strong>. According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (reported by Gulf Business, May 2026), remember these key dates:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>May 31, 2026<\/strong> : resumption of visa issuance and arrivals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 1, 2026<\/strong> : entry to Mecca and Umrah permit via Nusuk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 9, 2027<\/strong> : last date for issuing Umrah visas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 23, 2027<\/strong> : last date of entry of the pilgrims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 7, 2027<\/strong> : deadline for departure from the Kingdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan your entry <strong>well before March 2027<\/strong> to avoid any overruns, which can lead to fines.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Common problems &amp; solutions (real feedback from pilgrims)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nusuk platform is powerful but sometimes temperamental. These difficulties are frequently mentioned in reviews (Trustpilot, TikTok, press) \u2014 note that the harshest complaints mainly concern the portal. <strong>Hajj<\/strong>, much more intense than the Umrah.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The website or application crashes during peak hours.<\/strong> (White screen, &quot;Invalid Session&quot;, error 504). \u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Solution<\/strong> : use the <strong>web portal on computer<\/strong> rather than the mobile app, outside of peak hours, and do not refresh the page too often.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The payment failed.<\/strong> The pilgrims report that <strong>Debit cards are often refused<\/strong>. \u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Solution<\/strong> use a <strong>credit card<\/strong> and check with your bank that the <strong>international payments in SAR<\/strong> are allowed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The photo was rejected.<\/strong> \u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Solution<\/strong> strictly adhere to the <strong>white background<\/strong> and the requested dimensions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The one-time passcode (OTP) is not arriving.<\/strong> \u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Solution<\/strong> : check your <strong>spam<\/strong> and wait a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Rawdah slot opens in seconds<\/strong> during Ramadan. \u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Solution<\/strong> : in <strong>low season (June\u2013July)<\/strong>, The slots remain available for much longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a0\ufe0f 10. Beware of scams<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. State Department warns: <strong>Beware of visa and permit offers outside of Nusuk<\/strong>, as well as fake guides or tour operators. <strong>Never pay for an &quot;Umrah visa&quot; anywhere other than Nusuk, an official VFS Tasheer center, or an agency actually approved by the ministry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Is it possible to obtain an Umrah visa without an agency?<\/strong> Yes. With a French, Belgian, Swiss, Luxembourgish, Monegasque, or Canadian passport, the application is made directly on Nusuk. With a Moroccan, Algerian, or Tunisian passport, individual applications are still possible but require a visit to a VFS Tasheer center for biometrics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much does an Umrah visa cost?<\/strong> Approximately <strong>75 to 95 \u20ac<\/strong> (\u2248 300 SAR). For Maghreb passports, expect <strong>~\u20ac60 VFS fee<\/strong> in addition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long does it take to obtain an Umrah visa?<\/strong> In general <strong>48 to 72 hours<\/strong>, and up to 7 working days during peak periods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I have a Moroccan, Algerian or Tunisian passport and I live in France: what should I do?<\/strong> Prepare your file, then make an appointment at a <strong>VFS Tasheer center<\/strong> (biometrics), with a <strong>valid residence permit<\/strong>. If you also have a French passport, use it for the online procedure, which is simpler.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verified sources<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umrah.nusuk.sa\/\">Nusuk \u2014 Official Omra Platform<\/a><\/strong> (Visa application, hotel\/transport booking and permits)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umrah.nusuk.sa\/TermsOfUse\">Nusuk \u2014 Terms of Use<\/a><\/strong> (cancellation and refund fees of 3 %)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/sau\/en\/fra\/apply-visa\">VFS Global \u2014 Saudi visa from France<\/a><\/strong> (appointments and biometrics)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moh.gov.sa\/en\/HealthAwareness\/Pilgrims-Health\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Saudi Ministry of Health \u2014 Pilgrim Health<\/a><\/strong> (MenACWY vaccine)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Warning.<\/strong> This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rules, dates, and prices are set by the Saudi authorities and are subject to change. <strong>Always verify critical information from official sources (<a href=\"https:\/\/umrah.nusuk.sa\/\">Nusuk<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/sau\/en\/fra\/apply-visa\">VFS Global<\/a>) before booking.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Are you preparing for your Umrah? Join our Medinatouna channel for visa updates, guides from Medina, and practical advice, in sha Allah. May Allah make your pilgrimage easy and accept it.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-medinatouna wp-block-embed-medinatouna\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Xs3Qu7PfuM\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/medinatouna.com\/omra-guide-comment-faire-la-omra\/\">Umrah guide \u2013 How to perform Umrah?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the latest updates, join our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/MEDINATOUNA\">Telegram channel<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mis \u00e0 jour 2026, vous pouvez obtenir votre visa Omra vous-m\u00eame, sans passer par une agence \u2014 \u00e0 condition d\u2019avoir un passeport \u00e9ligible. La d\u00e9marche passe exclusivement par Nusuk, la plateforme officielle du minist\u00e8re saoudien du Hajj et de la Omra. 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