The breakdown
Visa fee ₹11,200 and mandatory insurance ₹3,300 for an adult. The insurance is not optional and cannot be substituted with a policy bought elsewhere.
Child 2-11: ₹9,400 plus ₹2,500 insurance. Infant under 2: free, but still requires a passport and an application.
What agents charge on top
The government fee is fixed. Agents commonly quote ₹25,000-₹35,000 for 'visa processing', which means ₹14,500 of fee and ₹10,000-₹20,000 of service charge.
That service charge is negotiable, and often unnecessary. Applying yourself on Nusuk takes 30-45 minutes. Where an agent adds real value is in checking documents before submission, since the fee is lost on rejection.
Hidden costs around the visa
Meningitis ACWY vaccination: ₹1,800-₹3,000. Photographs to Nusuk specification: ₹200-₹500. Passport renewal if needed: ₹1,500-₹3,500, plus 3-5 weeks.
Common questions
What is the Umrah visa fee from India?
Approximately 14,500 rupees per adult, comprising an 11,200 rupee visa fee and 3,300 rupees of mandatory medical insurance. Children aged 2 to 11 pay about 11,900 rupees. Infants under 2 are free but still need a passport and an application.
Is the Umrah visa fee refundable?
No. The fee is non-refundable once the application is submitted, including where the application is rejected. This is why checking your documents against the requirements before applying is worth the time.
Why do agents charge 30,000 rupees for an Umrah visa?
Because the government fee of 14,500 rupees is fixed and the remainder is their service charge. It is negotiable. Applying yourself on Nusuk takes 30 to 45 minutes. An agent adds genuine value only in checking documents before submission, since a rejection costs the whole fee.
Does the Umrah visa fee include insurance?
Yes. Saudi Arabia requires medical insurance and it is bundled into the Nusuk fee at about 3,300 rupees for an adult. It cannot be substituted with a policy bought separately.