Umrah without a travel agent, step by step
One place for passports, vaccines, tickets, hotels, visas, and your day-by-day plan in the Holy Land.
Why umraa
Everything a first-timer needs, in the order you need it.
Plan it yourself, without the guesswork
umraa turns a long list of paperwork into short steps you can finish one evening at a time.
One step at a time
Each step tells you what to do, then asks for one small thing. No long forms.
Official links, not guesses
Every step points to the official place to do it, like Nusuk, SINKARKES, and M-Paspor.
Your trip, day by day
Your flight and hotels turn into a day-by-day plan for Makkah and Madinah.
Costs in one place
Write down what you pay in rupiah or riyal and see the total for the whole trip.
The 8 steps
From passport to the Holy Land, in the order you need them.
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1. Travelers & passports
At least 3 months before
Write down everyone who is going. Each traveler needs a passport that is still valid at least 6 months after you come home.
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2. Meningitis & polio vaccines
2 weeks to 2 months before
Saudi Arabia requires the meningitis ACYW-135 vaccine, taken at least 10 days before arrival. Travelers from Indonesia also need the polio vaccine.
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3. Flight tickets
3 to 6 months before
Book a return ticket to Jeddah (JED) or Madinah (MED). Once you save the flight, your trip dates follow it automatically.
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4. Hotels in Makkah & Madinah
2 to 4 months before
Book a hotel for every night in each city. The visa application usually asks for your hotel booking.
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5. Umrah visa
1 to 2 months before
Apply for the umrah visa online through Nusuk Umrah, or let a licensed provider apply for you. Tick each traveler once their visa is out.
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6. Transport in Saudi
2 to 4 weeks before
Plan how you get from the airport to the hotel and between Makkah and Madinah. The Haramain high-speed train is the easiest option.
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7. Final preparation
In the last month
Learn the rites, set up the apps, sort out money and phone, and pack light. Tick things off as you go.
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8. In the Holy Land
During the trip
Your day-by-day plan in Saudi Arabia, plus the steps of umrah so you can follow along.
FAQ
Common questions before you start.
Is umraa really free?
Yes. umraa is a free planner. You book and pay airlines, hotels, and the visa yourself, directly with them.
Can I really do umrah without a travel agent?
Yes. You can apply for the umrah visa online through Nusuk Umrah and book your own flights and hotels. umraa shows you the order to do it in.
Does umraa book tickets or hotels for me?
No. Each step links to the official site or common booking sites. You save what you booked so everything sits in one plan.
Which vaccines do I need?
Saudi Arabia requires the meningitis ACYW-135 vaccine, taken at least 10 days before arrival. Travelers from Indonesia also need the polio vaccine.
Can I plan for my whole family?
Yes. Add everyone who is going in the first step. umraa warns you if a passport expires too soon for the trip.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. The plan is built for phones, so you can check it at the airport, in the hotel, or near the Haram.
Ready to plan your umrah?
Answer three short questions and your 8-step plan is ready.