Documents
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months) and a photocopy
- Umrah visa and return tickets — printed and on your phone
- CNIC and passport-size photos
- Any vaccination certificates required at the time of travel — we confirm the current rules before departure
- Hotel details and our group WhatsApp number
Ihram and clothing
- Men: two sets of ihram, an ihram belt, and comfortable sandals that leave the top of the foot open
- Women: loose, modest abayas or shalwar kameez in plain colours
- Light, breathable clothes for after Umrah
- A warm layer — hotels and the Haram are air-conditioned
- Comfortable walking shoes for Madinah and ziyarat
Toiletries (unscented)
- Unscented soap, shampoo and deodorant for use in ihram
- Unscented sunscreen and lip balm
- Nail clipper and comb — use them before ihram
- Miswak and toothbrush
Health
- Your regular medicines with prescriptions, in your hand luggage
- Painkillers, ORS sachets, plasters, and something for blisters
- Vaseline or anti-chafing cream — very useful for men in ihram
- A refillable water bottle
Travel essentials
- A small cross-body bag for the Haram
- A shoe bag — you’ll carry your shoes inside the masjid
- Power bank and charger; Saudi Arabia mostly uses the three-pin (UK-style) plug
- Some Saudi riyals for the first day
- A pocket dua book
What to leave at home
Expensive jewellery, too many clothes (you’ll want space for Zamzam and gifts), and anything you wouldn’t want to lose in a crowd.
Please note: this is a short, practical overview. Rulings can differ between schools of fiqh — for your own situation, ask a scholar. Our pre-Umrah sessions cover every point in detail.
