Direct Umrah provides access to approved packages through authorized travel platforms.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Sept. 15, 2026 — Pilgrims within Saudi Arabia and those travelling from overseas can arrange Umrah packages online through Direct Umrah, a digital service launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
The ministry provides a shared booking route for both groups, linking them with packages from approved providers through authorized travel platforms.
Participating platforms include ShareTrip, Wakanow, Bookme, Wego and Almatar. Users can browse Umrah and visit packages and examine their services, costs, and conditions before booking.
Options include packages that do not include an Umrah visa and comprehensive packages that may cover a visa, flights, accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, meals, intercity transport, and guidance.
Inclusions vary by package. Through the ministry’s service, pilgrims can select an available option and complete the booking process digitally through their chosen platform.
For more information, visit the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s Direct Umrah page.
About the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is the government body in Saudi Arabia responsible for organizing Hajj, Umrah, and visitation affairs for pilgrims traveling to Mecca and Medina. Headquartered in Mecca, the Ministry manages permits, coordinates services, and works with civil sectors across the Kingdom to support pilgrims throughout their journey.
The Ministry traces its roots to 1926 and took its current form in 2016, building on decades of prior agencies dedicated to pilgrimage affairs. It is the only ministry in the world focused solely on organizing religious pilgrimage on this scale, serving millions of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims each year from across the globe.
For more information, visit haj.gov.sa/ar/Umrah.
