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Visa assistance

Umrah and Saudi visa documents list

Help with Umrah and visit visa documents for travellers from Lahore.

Checklist last reviewed 22 October 2026

The embassy or issuing authority alone decides every visa application. The Cook Driver Welfare Association helps you prepare your file; it does not and cannot guarantee approval.

Visa categories we assist with

  • Umrah
  • Tourist (e-visa)
  • Family visit

Document checklist

The usual documents for a Saudi Arabia application from Pakistan. Your exact list depends on your visa category and circumstances, the team confirms it with you.

  1. Passport valid for at least 6 months

    Your passport must be valid for the period the destination requires and have blank pages for the visa. Renew it first if it is close to expiry or damaged.

  2. CNIC copy

    A clear copy of your computerised national identity card confirms your identity and matches the details in your passport and family records.

  3. Recent passport-size photographs on a white background

    Your passport must be valid for the period the destination requires and have blank pages for the visa. Renew it first if it is close to expiry or damaged.

  4. Vaccination certificates as currently required (for example meningitis ACWY for Umrah)

    Some destinations require proof of particular vaccinations for certain trips. Requirements change, so the team confirms what is currently needed.

  5. NADRA Family Registration Certificate for family groups

    The NADRA Family Registration Certificate shows how family members travelling together are related. It is often requested for spouses, children and family visits.

  6. Relationship documents where a mahram is required by current rules

    Where current rules require travellers to be accompanied or to show family relationships, documents such as an FRC or marriage certificate prove the relationship.

  7. Return flight booking

    A flight reservation or travel plan shows your intended dates. Many embassies prefer a reservation rather than a paid ticket until the visa is decided.

  8. Hotel or accommodation booking

    Hotel bookings or an address where you will stay show where you can be reached during the trip and that your plans are realistic.

Assistance fee and processing

Assistance fee: PKR 5,000 per traveller. Government visa fees, appointment and service-centre charges are separate.

Umrah and e-visa rules are set by the Saudi authorities and change from season to season. The team confirms the current rules before you apply.

Common reasons files are delayed

General guidance, not legal advice.

Missing or unclear documents

A missing page, an unstamped bank statement or a blurred copy can stop a file until it is corrected. Check every item on the checklist before you submit.

Information that does not match

Names, dates and figures should be the same in your form, passport, bank statements and letters. Small differences can lead to extra questions.

Funds that are hard to explain

Large deposits shortly before applying, without an explanation, often raise questions. Keep records that show where money came from.

Applying too late

Appointment waiting times and processing can take longer in peak seasons such as summer holidays and before Ramadan. Apply well before your travel date.

Purpose of travel not clear

If the file does not show why you are travelling and why you will return, officers may ask for more. A clear itinerary and supporting letters help.

Saudi Arabia visa: common questions

Can the association guarantee my Saudi Arabia visa?

No. The embassy or issuing authority alone decides every application. The association helps you prepare a complete, well-organised file.

Is this checklist up to date?

This checklist was last reviewed on 22 October 2026. Requirements change, so the team confirms the current list with you before you apply.

What does the assistance fee include?

The PKR 5,000 fee per traveller covers checking and organising your documents and preparing the file. Government visa fees, appointment or service-centre charges, insurance, translations and tickets are separate.

How long does processing take?

Umrah and e-visa rules are set by the Saudi authorities and change from season to season. The team confirms the current rules before you apply.

Questions about your visa file?

Send an inquiry on WhatsApp with your destination, visa category and travel month. The team explains the next steps.