Six steps to book directly

  1. Create your Nusuk accountGo to umrah.nusuk.sa, choose to register as a visitor, and enter your Nigerian passport number, nationality, date of birth, email and phone number. A code is sent by SMS, so make sure your line can receive international messages.
  2. Wait for verificationNusuk checks your details. Once verified, it shows the Umrah packages available to Nigerian passport holders.
  3. Choose your packagePackages come from providers approved by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. A comprehensive package includes the visa, flights, hotel and transport. If a package without flights is offered, you can book your own flight and compare the total.
  4. Upload your documentsYou'll need a passport valid for at least 6 months after travel, a photo on a white background, and a meningitis (MenACWY) vaccination certificate. Your return flight and accommodation must be confirmed.
  5. Pay and receive your visaPay on the platform. Use a card that works for foreign payments, since many naira cards have limits. Your visa and booking confirmations appear in your Nusuk account.
  6. Book your permits in the Nusuk appIn Saudi Arabia, book your Umrah time-slot permit, which is free, and a Rawdah slot at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. Rawdah slots go quickly, especially in Ramadan.
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Flights to Jeddah and Medina

If your package doesn't include flights, compare return fares from Kano, Abuja and Lagos. Right now, return fares from Kano to Jeddah start from $775.

JeddahMedina
From Kano$775$1,269
From Abuja$761Lowest$764
From Lagos$823$1,062
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Tips before you pay

  • Book before RamadanPackages and flights climb sharply before Ramadan and Hajj season. Start 6 to 8 weeks early.
  • Compare the full costPut the Nusuk total next to agent quotes for the same dates, hotel and distance from the Haram.
  • Watch your flight priceIf you book flights yourself, set a FlyCheap alert for Kano, Abuja or Lagos to Jeddah or Medina.
  • Keep copiesSave your visa, hotel confirmation and permits on your phone and as printouts.

Questions

Can Nigerians book Umrah on Nusuk without a travel agent?

Yes. Nigerian passport holders can register on umrah.nusuk.sa and book an Umrah package from ministry-approved providers directly. Rules can change, so confirm on Nusuk before you pay.

What documents do I need for Umrah from Nigeria?

A passport valid for at least 6 months after travel, a white-background photo, a meningitis (MenACWY) vaccination certificate, a confirmed return flight and confirmed accommodation.

Is it cheaper than going through an agent?

It can be, especially if you choose a package without flights and book a cheap fare yourself. Compare the full Nusuk total with agent quotes for the same dates and hotel distance from the Haram.

Which airport should I fly into?

Jeddah (JED) is closest to Makkah, and Medina (MED) serves the Prophet's Mosque. Many pilgrims arrive in one and leave from the other. Compare both in the fare table on this page.

FlyCheap NG isn't part of Nusuk or the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Requirements can change, so always confirm the latest rules on umrah.nusuk.sa before you pay.