Saudi Visa Waiver Program - What You need to Know for Umrah & Do You Need Travel Insurance

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  • @maxamillion200able
    @maxamillion200able 2 місяці тому

    Also are you allowed to take Zam Zam water on your tourist visa when departing after Umrah

  • @imranl8742
    @imranl8742 3 дні тому

    great video, do you still need the valid certificate of vaccination against the ACWY strains of meningitis?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  2 дні тому

      not unless on umrah visa, so check the rules. But for tourist and visa waiver doesn't say anywhere it is required

  • @FarhanJameel-ye1px
    @FarhanJameel-ye1px Рік тому +2

    I've applied for my own visa waiver & gone through but when I'm applying for my 2 years old it's asking nonsense questions & not going through, any advice on that please???

    • @saemasultana4529
      @saemasultana4529 Рік тому

      Did you manage to get it? It won’t let me get a visa for my 2 year old

    • @rafeanawaz6852
      @rafeanawaz6852 Рік тому

      @@saemasultana4529you need to enter your visa application number to get your 2yr old visa

  • @saarah0006
    @saarah0006 Місяць тому

    Is it ok to use comparison websites to find travel insurance

  • @aroojchaudhry9539
    @aroojchaudhry9539 3 місяці тому

    Please advise on vaccinations for doing umrah on evisa

  • @mmo5367
    @mmo5367 Рік тому +1

    Hello, please can you make video on, how to filling in the waiver form for children

  • @nida8967
    @nida8967 Рік тому +2

    Can you book Rawda visit with the visa waiver?

  • @riazesmail
    @riazesmail Рік тому +2

    JazakaAllah for the info. Is it possible to make applications for multiple travellers using one account on the Visa Platform website? I can apply for each individual severalty but I don't need to create multi accounts on the platform. Let me know your experience, thanks.

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому +3

      Yes, I have used my account for my mum if I remember from memory.

    • @Sameyah-w6o
      @Sameyah-w6o 11 місяців тому

      @@Muslimtravelgirlsalaam sis, when applying for a child, you go from the parents account, do you select “evisa waiver +” or “add new application”?

  • @tariq0513
    @tariq0513 Місяць тому

    Salaam alaikum, are you saying its mandatory to get a medical insurance if going with the visa waiver or are you just strongly recommending it? As a quick google search says its not required but recommended by uk government.

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Місяць тому +1

      I strongly recommend it yes. not mandatory but I have an interview coming up with someone who didn't and end up paying.

    • @tariq0513
      @tariq0513 Місяць тому

      @Muslimtravelgirl oh thats interesting. Would love to know why that was.

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Місяць тому +1

      @tariq0513 they had to go hospital and then pay a bill as their waiver didn't have insurance.

    • @tariq0513
      @tariq0513 Місяць тому

      @@Muslimtravelgirl this has made me reconsider now. I'm taking my mum and i shouldn't be risking it. Thank u for opening my mind about this.

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Місяць тому +1

      @tariq0513 not worth the 50£ that a year-long insurance can cost

  • @ebbyandthenumbers
    @ebbyandthenumbers Рік тому +2

    Trying to apply ewv for my family and managed to do for 2 members but cant do for myself, keep showing ‘something went wrong, try later” any solution?

  • @maxamillion200able
    @maxamillion200able 2 місяці тому

    Sister please advise we are going next month - 6 in my famiky . I have a 6 and 13 year old - do they need their own EVW although both are under 16 years old

    • @tariq0513
      @tariq0513 Місяць тому

      @@maxamillion200able i had to do one for my 15 year old niece. When you do it for underage children, another two boxes pop up and in that, you would have to enter your own application number and the child's relationship to you.

  • @GivemeMo-j9z
    @GivemeMo-j9z Рік тому

    Salam sister, its asking for a sponsor details now,,, do you know anything about it, hot do we fill this part,,, may be its a new thing,, I am really confused,,,

  • @EQUAL.RIGHTS.4ALL
    @EQUAL.RIGHTS.4ALL 6 місяців тому

    Aslam alikum.
    We are coming to Saudi in September.
    Can we apply now???

  • @vaqasedmonton1314
    @vaqasedmonton1314 5 місяців тому

    assalamu alaikum ukhti do you need a vaccine certtificate on a visa waiver . i will be arrivinbg in jeddah in ihram?

    • @shazSaqib
      @shazSaqib 5 місяців тому

      @@vaqasedmonton1314 no

  • @maariabodi5796
    @maariabodi5796 Рік тому

    Salam if I'm travelling to Dubai first would I put Dubai as departure country or the UK?

  • @shereenabdelaal9682
    @shereenabdelaal9682 7 місяців тому

    Can you please guide me how to apply the EVW to my daughter 15 years old? Thanks

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  7 місяців тому

      You need to apply first then add your passport when they ask application number

  • @mariumasimmua7491
    @mariumasimmua7491 Рік тому

    Sis which vaccination we require if we apply waiver visa ??

  • @Abdo-qf6ik
    @Abdo-qf6ik 6 місяців тому

    My arrival date is 10/07/24 but when I got my my visa it says 7/10/24 this happened for my and my mom is it normal???

  • @AK-rr8zz
    @AK-rr8zz Рік тому

    Salaam.
    Can you clarify if you can perform Umrah on the visa waiver programme.
    I.e can you or should you declare it

  • @adnanrashid5808
    @adnanrashid5808 8 місяців тому

    Salaam. Any idea if UK residents who have ILR but no british passport yet can apply for ewaiever?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  8 місяців тому

      Oh, not sure. You definitely can for visa.

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  8 місяців тому

      Try and call the embassy and do let me know. But tourist visa you can

  • @mehreenabbas7314
    @mehreenabbas7314 8 місяців тому

    Salam need help sister I applied for the visa waiver for all family members and all were issued straight away. However afterwards I realised I had not put in my daughters middle name as on her passport just first and last and my mother I used her second and last and forgot her first name. Visas were issued though. Will they make us get new visas at immigration for this? Thank you

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  8 місяців тому

      Not sure to be honest. If you have the option for visa on arrival but wait until then. It might not be an issue - but if you want safety then do the visas again and pay for peace of mind. I have actually done this with a US ESTA - I just preferred to pay and be relaxed.

  • @fari5337
    @fari5337 5 місяців тому

    Hi elena , trying to use the waiver visa but it doesn’t let me past the travel history . Doesn’t save it . I have tried numerous times . Any help appreciated .

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  5 місяців тому

      @@fari5337 change the browser and it should work or clear cookies

    • @fari5337
      @fari5337 5 місяців тому

      @@MuslimtravelgirlI have tried using different devices and browsers but hasn’t worked .

    • @adebisiokunola303
      @adebisiokunola303 4 місяці тому

      Same with me , where you able to fill it ? @fari5337 it’s not saving at travel history 😢

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  4 місяці тому

      @@adebisiokunola303 don't add history and it will work

    • @fari5337
      @fari5337 4 місяці тому

      @@adebisiokunola303it didn’t work for me . With or without history . But may be website problems .

  • @afaqzaman1659
    @afaqzaman1659 7 місяців тому

    Can I apply for the waiver visa I have a UK BRP, I’m not British.

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  7 місяців тому +1

      No. You can get the tourist visa. Waivers are for passport holders

  • @saraharshad8397
    @saraharshad8397 Рік тому +1

    Salam sis, I’m trying to fill my child but it keeps rejecting it and says pls add dependant application number. Do I need to pay for my foem first before I do kids. Thanks

    • @sabinak8470
      @sabinak8470 Рік тому

      Salam. I am currently facing this difficulty. Can I ask if you resolved this and how please?

    • @maryamshaikh5764
      @maryamshaikh5764 6 місяців тому

      @@sabinak8470 Salam i have the same issue currently - did you manage to sort yours out ? Thank you

    • @faizakasher3508
      @faizakasher3508 6 місяців тому

      Did any of you guys solve this issue currently facing the same problem?

  • @muzhganayubi5091
    @muzhganayubi5091 11 місяців тому

    Salam alaycum, they say that with this visa u can bring zam zam

  • @naserali5681
    @naserali5681 Рік тому

    Sister i wanted to check if you have some more detailed information on EVW visa for british passport holders.
    Since its single entry for upto 6 months stay in saudi arabia, how soon can you apply for another EVW? Becauae the EVW does not have expiry date on it unlike the Multiple Entry visa that has a 12 months validity date

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому

      as soon as you leave really. i would assume so. this is a permission there is no specified time to enter or leave other than single entry 6 months. so assuming you went in January you can go back with a new one in April. though in that case I would go for the tourist visa.

    • @naserali5681
      @naserali5681 Рік тому

      @@Muslimtravelgirl
      Thank you for the quick response. We was planning on staying in Saudi Arabia for 5 months. Then exit and re enter using the waiver to stay another few months. Thats why the multiple entry will not work for us as its total 90 days stay and expires after 12 months.

    • @naserali5681
      @naserali5681 Рік тому

      @@Muslimtravelgirl
      Also im trying to apply for the waiver and having error message coming up. I did my fathers EVW last week and it went through within minutes and i received the visa on email. Today i been trying my own EVW for past 2 hours. It keeps coming up with error message saying Please Fill all mandatory fields. I have checked over and over again. All mandatory fields are complete. Have also tried another browser but still having same issue. Anyone else come across this issue please advise

    • @jasa198
      @jasa198 10 місяців тому

      Salaam. Did your issue get sorted ?

  • @AhmedAhmed-si6fq
    @AhmedAhmed-si6fq Рік тому

    Where can I get good cheap health and travel insurance from? (is it the same thing) what things should I look out for in a company offering it?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому

      any international provider. Make sure they cover Saudi and that it is acceptable for you in terms of coverage and any pre-existing conditions

    • @muhammadchowdhury901
      @muhammadchowdhury901 Рік тому

      Can I get an halal Umrah travel & health insurance provider details please.

    • @NaveedR-y2l
      @NaveedR-y2l 10 місяців тому

      @@muhammadchowdhury901I don’t know about halal health insurance, that’s an oxymoron

  • @Safiyah.M
    @Safiyah.M Рік тому

    Jazaac Allahu khayran sister. One question please, I thought that the fee for the E.V.W is for the health insurance? So a separate medical insurance is needed?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому +1

      Same thing, but again, get extra insurance it's basic

    • @Safiyah.M
      @Safiyah.M Рік тому

      OK. Jazac Allahu khayr sister.

    • @zohraazam9142
      @zohraazam9142 Рік тому

      Yes separate insurance is needed

  • @rdeen86
    @rdeen86 Рік тому

    They have asked for the countries travelled to in the last 5yrs with dates... I have an extensive list - is there a way around this?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому +1

      just put the most prominent not all. i would have to stay there for ages

    • @rdeen86
      @rdeen86 Рік тому

      @@Muslimtravelgirl exactly.. feels like an unnecessary question for the EVW!

    • @ibneraza
      @ibneraza Рік тому +1

      You can only put the last 4 countries even if you have more

    • @rdeen86
      @rdeen86 Рік тому

      Back from umrah, alhamdulillah! With the EVW and travel history - I don't think they manually verify anything to be honest. I submitted/paid for the EVW and within 10 seconds I had the visa in my mailbox! I would answer the statutory questions accurately but things like travel history I would put down the most promninent countries over the last 2-3 years (at least once if you've travelled multiple times). Thanks @muslimtravelgirl

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому

      awesome glad to hear it went well@@rdeen86

  • @yasirn29
    @yasirn29 11 місяців тому

    Salam my sis
    I applying evw visa for my daughter. While I was filling the form they ask about occupation.
    She is only 13. I put student they don’t accept that. What shall I put there
    I have got my and my wife evw visa.
    Yasar from uk
    Jazakallah

    • @Bokoyo
      @Bokoyo 8 місяців тому +1

      Could you please tell me what occupation did you put for 13 year old then to get her application through? Jzk

  • @imranpatel9087
    @imranpatel9087 Рік тому

    Can i apply for family of 5. Or do i need to apply seperately for all even minors under 15?

    • @zohraazam9142
      @zohraazam9142 Рік тому

      You will need to apply for each member of your family including children if you apply for the visa waiver

  • @Sindabada1
    @Sindabada1 9 місяців тому

    i am a signle female coming from the US. is this the same visa for Umrah? is the E-visa cost less than on arrival visa? how many months is this travel/umrah visa? can i fly on any airline? or i must travel on Saudi Airlines?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  8 місяців тому

      Waiver is only for UK - you need tourist visa which is 140 usd

  • @Stefan_Jovanovic
    @Stefan_Jovanovic Рік тому

    Is the visa mandatory? I have a flight in January to Bangkok from Zurich and stay for 13 hours in Saudi Arabia. So im just at the airport (Transit).

    • @mohammedashfaq393
      @mohammedashfaq393 Рік тому

      Visa allows entry
      As a transit passenger you do not enter Saudi Arabia you are only in the airport so you don't need a visa

  • @MuhammadUsmanKhalid-g5i
    @MuhammadUsmanKhalid-g5i Рік тому

    Hi
    What should be the format of estimated arrival date
    As we got visas and all other dates are in normal format but arrival one is in month/day/year
    We are bit stressed about
    Can anyone please confirm
    Thank you

    • @user-ih6oe9ny3j
      @user-ih6oe9ny3j Рік тому

      nothing to be stressed about, their site is not the most polished, very likely just an error from their side

  • @riazesmail
    @riazesmail Рік тому

    The application form asks for occupation. When applying for children who are students or elderly who are retired. I cannot see any options to select student or retired. How do you get around that?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому +1

      Just put any profession. Ot is silly they missed that part. But people haven't had issue

    • @ammadjamil1
      @ammadjamil1 Рік тому

      Stupid to require occupation for a toddler. I selected Home manager as an occupation. I got the E-visa waiver for my son.

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому

      @@ammadjamil1 he is definitely a home manager lol . i know, not sure why they don't change it but it is obviously not with kids in mind

    • @Sameyah-w6o
      @Sameyah-w6o 11 місяців тому

      @@Muslimtravelgirlhow do you apply for a child through parents account. Is it evisa waiver option or “add new application”?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  11 місяців тому

      @@Sameyah-w6o visa. Under your account and any occupation

  • @AhmedAhmed-si6fq
    @AhmedAhmed-si6fq Рік тому

    Is health insurance absolutely mandatory for entry in Saudi?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому

      no it is not but do you want to risk getting sick while there? I look for good coverage in health and things like lost bags etc

  • @daniyalhasan4283
    @daniyalhasan4283 2 місяці тому

    Hi, I'm Eu citizen but my wife and daughter have pakistani passport, can i apply evw for them?

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  2 місяці тому +1

      @@daniyalhasan4283 visa waiver is only for British. You can apply for tourist visa

    • @daniyalhasan4283
      @daniyalhasan4283 2 місяці тому

      @@Muslimtravelgirl Thanks 🙏

  • @BavaJee804
    @BavaJee804 7 місяців тому

    Salam sister. If I don’t go on the date I put on the waiver and go a month later as plans have changed, can I still use this or this is void? Regards Jazakallah Khair

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  7 місяців тому

      you can it is one entry

    • @BavaJee804
      @BavaJee804 7 місяців тому

      Jazakallah Khair, May Allah swt bless you

  • @hm....9742
    @hm....9742 Рік тому +3

    Salam, does anyone have number of a taxi driver who can drive from jeddah airport to mecca Hotel and what’s the price. Also if anyone got number for Umrah tour guide person can you please Share their number. Thank you

  • @abdulali576
    @abdulali576 Рік тому +1

    Sister can u recommend insurance provider jazakallah

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому +1

      Depends on your country but Alianz do insurance, in the UK many others like travelsupermarket, Axa ( which is what i have) do a google research for your country.

    • @abdulali576
      @abdulali576 Рік тому

      @Muslimtravelgirl jazakallah I'm in uk

  • @aroojchaudhry9539
    @aroojchaudhry9539 3 місяці тому

    What Vaccination do i need going on evisa and perform umrah

  • @mohamedlouati7261
    @mohamedlouati7261 Рік тому

    My wife is a British and she doesn’t need a visa to enter Saudi. Can I join her for Umrah as I am a Tunisian citizen and have BRP until 2025.

    • @zohraazam9142
      @zohraazam9142 Рік тому +1

      Your wife does need a visa. Either on arrival or online.

  • @aanila81
    @aanila81 Рік тому

    AoA Sister, In application form it is asking about the KSA home address and telephone no. can we use our hotel Info?

    • @Safiyah.M
      @Safiyah.M Рік тому +1

      Yes, sister, use the hotel address, for example just put Hilton Hotel makkah and your normal telephone number.

    • @Muslimtravelgirl
      @Muslimtravelgirl  Рік тому

      Yes! they don't really check this - as they mentioned you can use the hotel

  • @sam777788
    @sam777788 Рік тому

    Sis, is it essential to buy medical insurance when getting entry to saudia visa waeiver . As i only have visa waiver £135 paid to agent , for this visa. But no insurance is included.
    Now I am panicking as first I applied tourist visa multiple entry. But there was name mistake and visa wasn’t downloading. I requested for cancellation to embassy.
    Then just to avoid mistake I approached agent .