Passport valid at least 6 months after the return date, visa issued through the agency, convocation, ID photo on a white background. Upload your documents in your client area: the agency prepares the visa 2 to 3 weeks before departure.
Educational guide. If in doubt, ask your guide or a scholar.
Common mistakes
- Passport expiring less than 6 months after return.
- Photo with glasses, hat or coloured background.
- Forgetting the residence permit (non-European passport).
What if…
My passport expires soon?
Apply for a new one now: no valid passport, no visa.
The visa is not in my area yet?
Normal until 2 to 3 weeks before departure. Check that all your documents are uploaded.
Checklist
- ☐ Passport valid 6 months after return
- ☐ White-background ID photo uploaded
- ☐ Residence permit uploaded if needed
- ☐ Convocation and visa saved on the phone
Sources
- Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Nusuk app (practical rules)
- MAKKAH MADINAH practical instructions (convocation, luggage, documents)
All steps
- 1Forming your intention
- 2Documents and formalities
- 3Health and fitness
- 4The pilgrim’s suitcase
- 5The journey and arrival
- 6Ihram at the miqat or on board
- 7The talbiya
- 8Entering Makkah and the Sacred Mosque
- 9Tawaf: 7 circuits around the Kaaba
- 10Prayer behind Maqam Ibrahim and Zamzam water
- 11Saʿi: 7 laps between Safa and Marwa
- 12Halq or taqsir: leaving ihram
- 13Madinah: the Prophet’s Mosque and visits
- 14The return