Umrah from Syria: A Step-by-Step Guide

Last updated: 4 October 2026

Everything you need before you travel: choosing a program, documents, visa, booking, and what happens during the trip.

Umrah is a once-in-a-lifetime journey for many, and good preparation makes it easy and reassuring. This guide summarizes the steps from planning to returning home.

1. Choose the right program

Umrah by land: a coach journey from Damascus, suitable for families and groups at a lower cost.
Umrah by air: faster and more comfortable, ideal for the elderly and those with limited time.
Compare programs by the number of nights in Makkah and Madinah, hotel distance from the Haram, and room type.

2. Prepare your documents

A passport with sufficient validity (usually at least six months from the travel date).
Recent personal photos with a white background.
Any additional documents required by official instructions at the time of travel — we will inform you when booking.

3. Booking and contract

Booking is confirmed with a clear contract stating the program, hotels, transport, price and included services, and you receive an official receipt for every payment.

4. Visa

We submit and follow up your visa application through official channels and keep you informed at every stage.

5. During the journey

A guide and supervisor accompany the group throughout the trip.
A clear schedule for transfers between Makkah, Madinah and visits.
A direct emergency contact number.