Planning your Umrah

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Umrah Visa Rules 2026: What UAE Residents Need to Know
The Umrah visa for UAE residents now carries a 30-day entry window and is best applied for about three weeks before you fly. Here is what changed and what to prepare.

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Complete Umrah Checklist for UAE Residents
A practical checklist for pilgrims leaving from the UAE: what to sort three weeks out, one week out, the night before, and what to pack.

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How to Get Your Rawdah Visit Permit: A Guide for UAE Pilgrims
Visiting the Rawdah at Masjid an-Nabawi now needs a free digital permit booked in advance through the Saudi Ministry’s official permit app. Here is how to do it yourself from the UAE.