Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Umrah?
Dedicated Umrah visaYes — Nigerian citizens need a dedicated Umrah visa, arranged through a Saudi-approved travel agent, as they are not currently eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. There is no need to queue at an embassy: VisitsVisa manages the Umrah visa application end to end, verifies your documents, and emails your approved visa in time for your trip.
Umrah visa guide for Nigerian citizens
Nigerian citizens perform Umrah on a dedicated Umrah visa rather than the tourist eVisa. It is issued through an approved agent and, like all Umrah visas, is valid outside the Hajj season and allows a stay to complete your pilgrimage and visit Medina.
VisitsVisa handles the entire process for Nigerian citizens: we complete the official application, check every document against current Saudi requirements, submit it, and keep you updated until your approved visa arrives by email. We also guide you through booking your free Nusuk Umrah permit.
How Nigerian citizens apply for Umrah online
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Start your Umrah application online
Answer a few short questions and upload your passport. We complete the Umrah visa application for you — no embassy visit.
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Expert review of your documents
A visa specialist checks your passport validity, photo and supporting documents against current Saudi requirements before submission.
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Book your free Nusuk permit
Once approved, we show you how to reserve your free Umrah permit and Rawdah slot in the official Nusuk app before you travel.
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Receive your visa by email
Track progress live and get your approved visa in your inbox, ready to print and present on arrival in Jeddah or Madinah.
Documents Nigerian citizens need for Umrah
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Saudi Arabia.
- A recent colour passport photo with a white background.
- Confirmed return or onward flight tickets.
- Proof of accommodation or a confirmed Umrah package.
- Proof of meningococcal ACWY vaccination (plus polio where required).
Health & vaccination requirements
Every Umrah pilgrim must show proof of a meningococcal ACWY vaccination taken at least 10 days before arrival, valid for the trip. As a traveller from Nigeria, you must also carry proof of polio (OPV/IPV) vaccination — this is a mandatory Saudi Ministry of Health requirement for arrivals from Nigeria. Seasonal influenza and up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination are recommended.
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