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Umrah from Iraq: the Umrah visa and Jeddah & Madinah flights

On RideFly you book each part of an Umrah trip yourself: the Saudi Umrah visa at 270,000 IQD per traveller, with a processing time of 7 working days (RideFly system, 2026-11-01; unknown if the application is referred for a security review), and flights from Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Najaf and Sulaymaniyah to Jeddah and Madinah.

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What you can book for Umrah on RideFly

You book each part of your trip yourself and see its price before you confirm.

Umrah visa for Iraqis

RideFly system, 2026-11-01:

Price
270,000 IQD per traveller — the same for adults, children and infants
Processing
7 working days, unless the application is referred for a security review
Stay
10 days in Saudi Arabia
Documents
A personal photo (high-quality scan) and a passport scan

Full Saudi visa details

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Umrah flights: Jeddah and Madinah

These routes showed flights in RideFly searches over the last 14 days (to 2026-10-11). In RideFly's check on 2026-10-09, the Baghdad – Jeddah and Najaf – Madinah flights shown all had a connection; airlines vary by travel date.

A rule of the Umrah visa in the RideFly system: “It is recommended not to book a flight ticket until the visa has been issued.”

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Makkah and Madinah: where to stay

The Makkah and Madinah guides explain the best areas to stay near Masjid al-Haram and the Prophet's Mosque.

The Umrah visa allows 10 days in Saudi Arabia — keep your nights within them.

Taxi to Baghdad Airport: example fares

If your flight leaves from Baghdad Airport: the taxi covers 22 zones outside Baghdad, from 240,000 to 540,000 IQD per car. Some examples — a fixed price per car, not per person, the same to and from the airport — RideFly system, 2026-10-10:

CityPrice per carCars
Karbala240,000 IQD6 cars, up to 9 passengers
Babil240,000 IQD6 cars, up to 9 passengers
Diyala240,000 IQD6 cars, up to 9 passengers
Kut300,000 IQD7 cars, up to 9 passengers
Ramadi300,000 IQD6 cars, up to 9 passengers
Diwaniyah360,000 IQD7 cars, up to 9 passengers

The price shown before you confirm is the one that applies. Baghdad areas and provinces on the Baghdad Airport taxi page

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How to plan your Umrah

  1. Apply for the Umrah visa on RideFly: a personal photo (high-quality scan) and a passport scan.
  2. Wait for issuance: the processing time is 7 working days in the RideFly system; Fridays and Saturdays are not counted. If the application is referred for a security review, the issuance time becomes unknown.
  3. Once the visa is issued, book your flight to Jeddah or Madinah.
  4. Keep your stay in Makkah and Madinah within 10 days in Saudi Arabia.
  5. If your flight leaves from Baghdad Airport, book the taxi to the airport at a fixed price per car — Baghdad areas and provinces are on the Baghdad Airport taxi page.

FAQ

How much is the Umrah visa for Iraqis in 2026?

270,000 IQD per traveller, the same for adults, children and infants — RideFly system, 2026-11-01.

How long does the Umrah visa take?

The processing time is 7 working days in the RideFly system on 2026-11-01; Fridays and Saturdays are not counted. The visa rules in the RideFly system: “If the visa application is referred for a security review, its status will be changed to Pending, and the actual issuance time will be unknown.”

What documents does the Umrah visa need?

A personal photo (high-quality scan) and a passport scan — RideFly system, 2026-11-01.

How long can I stay on the Umrah visa?

10 days in Saudi Arabia. The visa rules in the RideFly system: “Travelers must leave Saudi Arabia before the permitted stay expires. Failure to do so may result in a fine of 20 million Iraqi dinars and a 5-year entry ban.”

How much does Umrah from Iraq cost in 2026?

It depends on your flights and accommodation for your dates. The fixed part in the RideFly system is the Umrah visa: 270,000 IQD per traveller (2026-11-01); flight prices show when you search your dates. Per the system's notes, a $50 fee is paid to the Hajj and Umrah Authority on arrival.

Is there a direct flight from Baghdad to Jeddah?

In RideFly's check on 2026-10-09, the Baghdad – Jeddah flights shown all had a connection, and airlines vary by travel date. Search your date to see its flights.

When should I book the flight for Umrah?

After the visa is issued. The Umrah visa rules in the RideFly system: “It is recommended not to book a flight ticket until the visa has been issued” and “In case of visa rejection, the fee is non-refundable”.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-11