Short answers
- A tourist e-visa + Nusuk permit are required for Umrah.
- Nusuk and Rawdah appointments are free.
- Payment is per hotel room; if 4 people stay in the same room, the per-person cost decreases.
- 5 people use a 3+2 room, 6 people use a 3+3 room.
- In a ready-made group, a single person does not pay for a full room; they pay a 15-person share.
- A private group is for 15+; the referrer's benefit depends on the profit base.
- For flights, JED is close to Mecca, MED is close to Medina.
- The HHR train Makkah–Madinah takes 2h20; economy is 162 SAR and business 455 SAR (base fare).
Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest Umrah?
It is lower in low-demand periods and with early booking; Ramadan and Hajj season are more expensive. Actual dates and a hotel offer are required.
Individual or agency?
Compare within the same scope: flight, visa, two hotels, meals, transfer, ziyarah. An agency provides guidance and group organisation; individual provides flexibility.