Umrah Visa Requirements for Bangladeshi Pilgrims
For an Umrah visa from Bangladesh you need a passport valid for at least six months, a recent photo on a white background, a meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination certificate, and a confirmed Nusuk hotel and transport booking made through a licensed agency. Women and children travelling with a relative should carry proof of the relationship.
Last updated
Checked October 2026. Saudi rules and fees change; confirm the latest with us before you travel.
Visa and documents checklist
- Passport valid for at least six months from your travel date (an e-passport is best)
- Recent colour photo on a white background
- Meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination certificate, taken at least 10 days before travel
- Copy of your national ID card or birth registration
- For women and children travelling with a relative: proof of relationship (marriage or birth certificate)
Full details: Umrah visa requirements.
Women, mahram and children
Saudi Arabia no longer requires a mahram for women performing Umrah with an organised group. Many scholars, including in the Hanafi school followed by most Bangladeshis, still hold that a woman should travel with a mahram; ask your own scholar. Children need their own passport and visa, and a birth certificate showing the parents.
Timeline
- E-passport: allow two to three weeks after enrolment, more if police verification is needed.
- Vaccination: at least 10 days before you arrive in Saudi Arabia.
- Visa: usually a few working days after the booking and documents are complete.
Common reasons for delay or rejection
- Passport with less than six months' validity, or damaged pages
- Photo that does not meet the size or background rules
- Name spelled differently on the passport and on the booking
- Applying after the season's cut-off before Hajj
Frequently asked questions
Is there an age limit for Umrah from Bangladesh?
Saudi Arabia sets no upper age limit for Umrah. Elderly pilgrims should get a doctor's check before travelling, and children need their own visa.
Can a woman go for Umrah without a mahram?
Saudi rules allow women to perform Umrah without a mahram in an organised group. Religious rulings differ, so many Bangladeshi families still send a mahram; ask your scholar.
Which vaccine is required for Umrah?
The meningococcal ACWY vaccine, taken at least 10 days before arrival. Seasonal flu vaccination is recommended.