Full Process for  Umra Visa in China

Now a days the Umra process is online. Unlike old procedure, you do not need to leave your residential city or no need to go to any embassy for any documents to apply for Umra Visa or no need to send documents and passport to embassy for visa stamping. It is quite easy to do it from your residence. Please follow the below procedure to access visa easily.


​Apply online for the visa as per instructions in below .

There are two ways to Enter Saudia Arabia For Umra

1) E-Visa and Visa on Arrival
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​Applying for a tourism visa to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is easy. If you are from one of the 49 eligible countries, you can apply through the eVisa website.  Just fill the online information by providing few documents and enter to Sauida Arabia and perform your umra too. In this types of visa you can visit any City of Saudia Arabia. But this opportunists can avail only few countries
What is E-Visa and Visa on Arrival?

Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world through its new tourist visa. Through our fast and easy-to-use online portal, international visitors from eligible countries can apply for an eVisa and discover the warm hospitality of Saudi people: our rich heritage, vibrant culture, and diverse and breathtaking landscapes, from the mountains of Abha to the beaches of the Red Sea to the shifting sands of the Empty Quarter.
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The e-Visa will be a one-year, multiple entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country. Below countries can apply for E-Visa without any agent.
01. Fill the application 

02. Pay the Visa fee

03. Get your online Visa
Time taken to issue an e-Visa is 5-30 minutes in most cases
Before to apply for e-Visa kindly check the requirements and necessary documents  

Requirements for E-Visa and Visa on Arrival 

  1. • Minimum age of applicant is 18 years old
  2. • Underage applicants require an individual above 18 years old to be the guardian
  3. • When applying, passport validity must be for at least 6 months at the time of entering Saudi Arabia*
  4. • Refund in case of rejection is not possible. Visa fees are non-refundable 
  5. • Overstay fees: SAR 100 for each day of overstay when the visa expires without leaving Saudi Arabia.
  6. • Religion of applicant is not relevant
  7. • Countries with bilateral agreements can apply for the visit visa through e-visa or visa on arrival, or through the consulate visa (USA, UK, South Korea and Japan)
Documents not required to get a E-Visa:
  o Return ticket
  o Booking accommodation (only address is required)
  o Hard copy of the visa, although a soft copy is advised

2) Consulate Visa through Agent 

Other countries need to apply through their nearest Saudi embassy or consulate. This types of visa is also very simple and online, but for this type of visa you just need to contact with any Saudi embassy authorize agent. You can easily find authorized agent. The agent will apply for you for e-visa. The agent will take his processing fee. But before the agent apply for you, you need to provide some important documents. I will list the documents.  ​Time taken to issue an e-Visa is 1-2 business days in most cases. 
I apply through below agents they are also trustworthy. I am sharing his Wechat number, but it not mandatory that you also book your visa through them. I will share a link where you can find other agent as well. I will recommend that you need to contact any authorized agent from the official  Maqam website. 

Travel Agent 1:
Phone/Wecaht: 008615652926775
Email: matari.alyafei@gmail.com

Travel Agent 2:
GUANGZHOU LINDA TRADING AND TOURISM CO.LTD. 
Phone/Wecaht: 008615267339885
Email: yshebami@hotmail.com

Link to find out authorized  Agents:  Click Here 
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Documents required for Consulate Visa through Agent ​

After talking with one of  above agents, send your documents by mail , whatapp or wechate to them. It is better to take wechat ID of that agent and send him/her your document/pictures for double check them. You need to send the following documents:

FOR STUDENTS:

  1. • Passports {Original and Copy, first page and china visa page }
  2. • University Certificate (stating that you are student and your course duration)
  3. • Return Ticket
  4. • Vaccination (ACYW135) {Original and Copy} {once you visit medical center just told them that you need vaccination like the Chinese people do for Hajj, because they did not understand ACYW135, otherwise they will told you that this vaccination not available in china and you need to visit Hangkong etc }
  5. • Two pictures with white background
  6. • Marriage certificate (Copy, in case you are married and traveling with your wife)

FOR FOREIGNER WORKERS:

  1. • Company certificate
  2. • Photocopy of Chinese company business license
  3. • Valid work visa page in china
  4. • Photocopy of work permit
  5. • Return ticket
  6. • Vaccination (ACYW135)
  7. • Passports {Original and Copy, first page and china visa page }
  8. • Marriage certificate (Copy, in case you are married and traveling with your wife)
  9. • Copy of visa confirmation

You will be asked for you plan through email or whatapp, this is the point you can have your customized plan with negotiation. According to your plan, he will send you quotation. On agreeing with the quotation, you will have to prepare your documents and email them. 

Note: You can also tell them that you will book your hotel by your choice by yourself. So, in your quotation he will not include the price. He will call for confirmation at your university number in case if you are student. 
You have transfer the agreed money to bank mentioned or through wechate. After you will be done with money transfer, Sent the receipt to Mr. Matari / any assigned person (Money can in Dollars or RMB, no problem). Sometime you need swift code to transfer money through bank, it is better to take swift code beforehand to avoid wasting one more day.

Note: If you face problem by sending money let me know, I will guide you. Probably in a day he will send you the visa confirmation from Saudi ministry. 

​Finally don't forget to buy Ihram from china because at airline you can change Ihram before entering Jaddah. At taobao you can easily find good Ihram (around 50 to 60 rmb).  
After receiving visa confirmation prepare your self for travel for Umra. Masha Allah. May Allah accept your umra in advance, kindly remember me in your special prayers.
Best of Luck for the above steps, You can contact me at any stage, or more help and guideline if you confuse about any steps or need further assistance. I will gladly help guide you in sha Allah. I created a Wechate group you can join it too, where other brother and sister will help and share their experience. At the end of this page you can find the QR code to join it.