Do children need a separate Umrah permit or visa? What about infants?

Yes — every traveler**, including infants, requires:

  • separate passport (no entries in parent’s passport are accepted since 2023)
  • separate Umrah or e-Tourist visa
  • Registration on the Nusuk app under a guardian’s account (free for under 18)

Pro tip: Infants (under 2) do not need Ihram, but still require visa/permit. We include infant visa processing in our documentation service — no extra fee beyond Saudi government cost.

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