Nidaul KhaleelJab Qafilay Haram Ko Chalay

Umrah Document Checklist

Print this checklist once before departure and confirm every item is in your bag.

Quick Answer

Which documents does a Pakistani need for Umrah?

A valid Pakistani passport (6+ months), CNIC or NICOP, passport-size photos, Saudi Umrah visa, flight and hotel confirmations, meningitis vaccination card, printed Nusuk permit, and some Saudi Riyals on arrival. Carry medication with its prescription.

  1. 1

    Identity & travel

    - Pakistani passport (valid 6+ months) - Two colour photocopies of the passport - CNIC (original + copy) - NICOP for overseas Pakistanis - Four passport-size photos on white background

  2. 2

    Visa & bookings

    - Saudi Umrah visa stamp / e-visa printout - Confirmed flight booking (with return) - Hotel booking / package confirmation - MoRA-licensed operator contact card

  3. 3

    Health & vaccinations

    - Meningitis (ACWY) vaccination certificate - Polio vaccination card (if required) - Any current COVID-19 / seasonal health documents - Personal medication with prescription

  4. 4

    Nusuk & mobile

    - Nusuk account + Umrah permit (screenshot + print) - Email and password saved securely - Saudi SIM / eSIM activation code - Power bank and charger

  5. 5

    Money

    - Saudi Riyals (for arrival expenses) - Bank card enabled for international use - Budget estimate for the trip - Travel insurance certificate copy

Key Fact

Paper + digital - carry a printed copy and a scanned/PDF version on your phone for every key document.

Key Fact

The Meningitis (ACWY) vaccine is mandatory per Saudi Ministry of Health rules.

Key Fact

You cannot enter the Haram without a Nusuk permit - even with a valid visa.

Common mistakes & troubleshooting

  • !Keeping every document in one bag - if it's lost, recovery becomes hard.
  • !Forgetting the vaccination certificate - some airlines request it at check-in.
  • !Having the Nusuk permit only in email with no mobile data plan to reload it.
  • !Not leaving copies of passport and CNIC with a trusted family member back home.

Official action - leave Nidaul Khaleel and continue on the government portal.

Saudi Ministry of Hajj - official info

Frequently asked questions

Can I travel with copies instead of originals?
No - the original passport is required. Keep the original CNIC/NICOP too; copies are only supplementary.
Can I get photocopies made in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, but carrying copies made in Pakistan saves time on your first day of travel.
Is anything special required for personal medication?
Carry the doctor's prescription and keep medicines in their original packaging, especially anything locally regulated.

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Important disclaimer: This checklist is general guidance. Final requirements can vary per Saudi Ministry of Hajj rules, your airline, and your operator.