Guides
Practical guides for pilgrims
Honest answers to the questions we are asked every week. Written for travellers from Pakistan, and kept up to date as requirements change.
15 January 2026
Umrah Visa Requirements for Pakistani Passport Holders
What documents you need, how long processing takes, and the vaccination certificates required before you can travel.
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How Close Is Close Enough? Understanding Hotel Distance to the Haram
Why '500 metres from the Haram' can mean a five-minute walk or a twenty-minute one, and what to ask before you book.
Read guide →10 March 2026
A First-Timer's Checklist for Umrah
What to pack, what to memorise, and the practical things nobody tells you about your first journey to Makkah.
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