A pilgrimage visa is valid for between two and forty-five days. Your pilgrimage’s length will determine how lengthy the validity period is. Please be aware that you must adhere to the visa’s expiration date to avoid fines or even incarceration.

An official travel document known as a pilgrimage visa enables you to fulfil religious travel by visiting holy sites abroad. You must be a member of a specific religion (such as Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, or Christianity) to qualify for this sort of visa, which is only given out by nations where pilgrimages are permitted.

An official travel document known as a pilgrimage visa enables you to fulfil religious travel by visiting holy sites abroad. You must be a member of a specific religion (such as Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, or Christianity) to qualify for this sort of visa, which is only given out by nations where pilgrimages are permitted.

The following nations grant pilgrimage visas:

• Saudi Arabia Umrah and Hajj Visa.
• Pakistani Pilgrimage Visa.
• India Pilgrim Visa.
• China Pilgrim Visa.

If you intend to perform either the Umrah or the Hajj as a Muslim pilgrim, you can apply for a visa for either one. The application process for visas is governed by Saudi Arabia, and you must do so through a recognized travel agency. Your visa will be valid for two weeks during your pilgrimage.

You can visit Pakistan’s holy sites with the use of an online permission known as a Pakistani pilgrimage visa. This visa is open to citizens of 191 nations; additionally, Indian nationals who reside in third countries are also eligible.

Please be aware that even if you apply online, you must visit a Pakistani embassy or consulate no later than two days after you do so. Be careful to periodically check your email for the next steps.

This visa can only be obtained through a visa agency during a planned visit for a group of individuals (more than 10). During your vacation, you and your group can visit all the significant religious sites in India, but you are not permitted to depart from your group for individual trips.

You can now apply for a Chinese pilgrimage visa if you are an Indian Hindu making the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage. However, to be considered for the visa, you must submit a group application; individual applications are not approved.

The procedures for applying for a pilgrimage visa are as follows:

• Speak to a travel company. A pilgrimage visa cannot be obtained independently unless an eVisa alternative is available. You must thus get in touch with a licensed travel agency so that they may apply for the visa on your behalf.
• Complete the application. You’ll receive the necessary application papers and a list of documents from your travel agent. According to the directions, complete the form with all your most recent information.
• Send your application in. You can submit your application through the travel agency after filling out the application form and gathering your supporting documentation.
• Finish the last several steps. Because of Covid, certain governments may now require you to complete an online form outlining your medical history and immunizations in addition to registering as a pilgrim in an online database.

Online Pilgrimage Visa

Online visa applications for pilgrimage are available in some nations. In this instance, you do not need to locate an authorized agency, but you must use caution when completing the online permit. Be sure to write down your accurate details and carefully follow the directions.

When you acquire your pilgrimage visa, bear in mind the following requirements:

• On your pilgrimage, you can only go to the holy places.
• Only the group you came in with is allowed to travel.
• Only as long as it takes you to finish your pilgrimage are you allowed to stay.
• A pilgrimage visa prohibits employment and commercial activity.

Depending on the visa category, the cost of a pilgrimage visa can range from $20 to $100. Most nations provide free visas for pilgrims, but the cost of the trip might reach $3,000 or more.

The following are some of the most typical justifications for denying a pilgrimage visa:

• You don’t qualify because of the requirements.
• You provided false information on your application.
• You lack the money needed to cover the cost of the pilgrimage.

For your application for a pilgrim visa, you’ll need the following documents:

• Visa application form.
• Passport with six months validity.
• Passport-sized pictures.
• Travel health insurance.
• Vaccination records and medical exams.

Your visa for religious travel takes two weeks to arrive. Since it could take longer for some countries to complete processing the visa applications, your travel agent will inform you when your visa is approved. This is dependent on the number of pilgrims present at the time of application.