7 min read · Updated August 2026
Most British pilgrims use one of the following.
Prepare these before you start any application to avoid a rejection over image quality or dates.
eVisas are frequently approved within 24 to 72 hours, but allow two weeks in Ramadan and Hajj season when volumes spike. Never book non-refundable flights on the assumption of a same-day approval.
The most common causes are a photograph that is cropped or too dark, a name spelling that does not match the passport exactly, a missing vaccination certificate, and a passport that expires within six months. Every one of these is avoidable.
When you book a package with us, we complete and submit the visa application on your behalf, check every document against the current Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah rules, and confirm approval before your final balance is due. Full details are on our Umrah visa guide page.
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