Umrah Visa from Bangladesh: How It Works in 2026
Bangladeshi pilgrims get an Umrah visa through a licensed agency, which applies electronically once your hotel and transport are booked through Nusuk, Saudi Arabia's official platform. Since 2025 the visa cannot be bought on its own. It is usually issued within a few working days and must be used within its validity period.
Last updated
Checked October 2026. Saudi rules and fees change; confirm the latest with us before you travel.
How the Umrah visa works now
- Choose a package or hotel and transport arrangement; the agency books it through Nusuk.
- Send your passport scan, photo and vaccination certificate to the agency.
- The agency submits the electronic visa application with the compulsory medical insurance.
- The e-visa is issued, usually within a few working days, and sent to you as a PDF.
- Travel within the visa's validity; your passport is stamped on arrival in Jeddah or Madinah.
Key facts
| Who applies | A licensed Umrah agency on your behalf |
|---|---|
| Booking rule | Visa must be tied to a Nusuk hotel and transport booking |
| Saudi visa fee | SAR 300, plus compulsory insurance |
| Validity | Check the dates printed on your e-visa; enter and leave within them |
| Season | New Umrah visas usually pause from about mid-Shawwal until after Hajj |
Costs in detail: Umrah visa fee. Documents: Umrah visa requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for an Umrah visa online myself?
Not as a Bangladeshi passport holder with a standalone application: the visa is issued against a Nusuk booking made by a licensed Umrah company or agency.
How long does an Umrah visa take?
Usually a few working days once the documents and booking are complete; allow more time in Ramadan.
Can I get an Umrah visa without a package?
Not from Bangladesh in practice: since 2025 the visa must be linked to a confirmed hotel and transport booking through Nusuk.
Related pages
- Umrah visa fee
- Umrah visa requirements
- Visa eligibility checker
- Umrah packages