How to perform Umrah without a package
Can you perform Umrah without using a travel package? Current rules allow, in certain cases, to organize your Umrah independently.
Required to perform Umrah outside of the Hajj period.
Reservation required via the Nusuk app.
Umrah has long been associated with travel packages offered by specialized agencies. With changes in Saudi entry procedures and the digitalization of formalities, many travelers now wonder whether it is possible to perform Umrah without a package.
This option depends on several factors, including the traveler’s nationality, the type of visa used and compliance with the rules set by Saudi authorities. This guide explains the official conditions, the steps to follow, the role of the Nusuk application, and situations in which using a package remains necessary.
⭐ Key takeaways — Umrah without a package
- Umrah without a package is possible for certain travelers, including French nationals.
- It is done with a Saudi tourist visa, not a traditional Umrah visa.
- Booking your flight and accommodation is mandatory.
- Umrah time slots must be reserved via the Nusuk application.
- Umrah without a package is not allowed during the Hajj period.
- Only Muslims are allowed to perform Umrah.
Umrah is often associated with packages organized by specialized agencies. However, with changes in Saudi entry procedures and the digitalization of steps, many travelers wonder whether it is possible to perform Umrah without a package. This approach means organizing your trip yourself, without using an intermediary, while still complying with the official rules imposed by Saudi authorities.
🕋 Umrah without a package refers to an Umrah performed without an organized package and without a commercial intermediary.
In practice, the traveler:
👉 This is not an “illegal” Umrah, but an Umrah organized outside the traditional package system, within a regulated framework.
📦 Umrah with a package
🧳 Umrah without a package
👉 Both options are legal, but they suit different traveler profiles.
📲 Several developments explain the growing interest in Umrah without a package:
👉 Many travelers now want to understand their options before deciding.
The main question is not only whether Umrah without a package is possible, but whether it is legally allowed. The answer depends on Saudi rules and the traveler’s situation.
✅ Saudi authorities allow Umrah without a package, provided several rules are respected:
📌 The framework is strict, but independent organization is allowed for certain profiles.
🌍 Umrah without a package is mainly possible for:
👉 For these travelers, no package is legally required, as long as the rules are respected.
⚠️ However, some countries remain subject to specific procedures that require supervision by an approved agency.
❌ A package is still required in the following situations:
👉 In these cases, Umrah without a package is not allowed.
Choosing the right visa is key. Not all visas allow you to perform Umrah without going through a package.
🪪 The Saudi tourist visa allows you to:
✔️ This visa is issued online
✔️ It allows independent organization
✔️ It is suitable for Umrah without a package
👉 It is the most commonly used visa for this purpose.
📄 Traditional Umrah visa
📄 Tourist visa
👉 The tourist visa offers more flexibility, but does not exempt you from complying with religious and logistical rules.
⚠️ The tourist visa does not allow:
👉 The visa allows Umrah only if all conditions are respected.
Organizing Umrah without a package means managing several essential steps yourself. It is not complicated, as long as you follow the steps in the right order and use the official tools provided by Saudi authorities.
🪪 The first step is to obtain a visa that allows Umrah without a package, generally the Saudi tourist visa.
The application is completed entirely online and requires:
✔️ No agency is involved
✔️ The process is individual
✔️ The visa is issued electronically
👉 It is essential to check that the visa obtained does allow Umrah and that it is used outside the Hajj period.
✈️🏨 Umrah without a package requires booking yourself:
📌 Key points to respect:
👉 Contrary to common belief, you do not have to choose a hotel through an agency, but the accommodation must be real and verifiable.
📲 Nusuk is an essential official platform for Umrah without a package.
It allows you to:
⚠️ Without a Nusuk booking:
👉 Nusuk now replaces many checks that used to be handled by agencies.
Umrah without a package offers more freedom, but it comes with strict rules. Failing to comply can result in refusal of access to holy sites or difficulties upon arrival.
🛂 Upon arrival, authorities may check:
👉 These checks ensure your stay complies with current rules.
📌 Traveling with unclear or inconsistent documents may lead to:
🕌 Umrah is a religious act strictly reserved for Muslims.
👉 This rule applies regardless of the visa type used.
⚠️ During the Hajj period:
👉 A tourist visa does not allow you to bypass these restrictions.
📌 It is therefore essential to check the permitted periods before planning your trip.
⏱️ Time slots booked via Nusuk must be:
👉 Not respecting the time slots or rules may lead to:
📿 Umrah without a package also requires knowing the rites, since no guidance is provided.
Choosing Umrah without a package has clear advantages, but also limits that are important to understand before getting started.
✅ Umrah without a package allows:
👉 It suits independent travelers who are comfortable with online procedures.
⚠️ This option also has limits:
👉 Poor preparation can complicate the experience.
Find out if your question has been answered in the list below
Yes, it is possible, but it requires careful preparation. Without a package, the traveler must manage the visa, bookings and the Nusuk application independently. For a first Umrah, it is essential to understand the rites, access rules to Makkah and official procedures in order to avoid any difficulties on site.
The Saudi tourist visa allows Umrah to be performed outside the Hajj period, provided all current rules are respected. However, it does not guarantee automatic access to the rites. Time slots must be reserved via Nusuk, and authorities may verify accommodation, travel dates and overall compliance of the trip.
Without a valid reservation on the Nusuk application, access to the holy sites may be refused, even with a valid visa. Nusuk is essential for booking Umrah time slots and managing pilgrim flow. Forgetting this step is one of the most common mistakes when organizing Umrah without a package.