Packing List - Everything You Need For Your Trip With Umrah Companions
As you get excited about your upcoming trip with Umrah Companions, we want to make sure you are well prepared with everything you need. The following is a comprehensive packing checklist of items to take with you on your Umrah journey. Don’t feel obligated to take everything on this list (other than the travel essentials), rather take those items you feel are necessary for your needs.
Keep in mind that many of these items can be purchased at local shops in Makkah and Madinah or are provided by your hotel.
Packing List for Umrah Trip
Travel Essentials
Passport including Visa Documentation
The authorities will take your passport upon arrival in Saudi Arabia and will return it upon departure.
Proof of Vaccination
All pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia must produce a valid certificate of vaccination against equivalent (A/C/Y/W135) pneumococcal meningitis as well as COVID-19.
Depending on your country of residence you may also need to present vaccine certificates for yellow fever or polio.
Passport Sized Photos
Take at least 4 additional photographs with you to Saudi Arabia. These may be needed for documents and procedures during the course of your journey.
Saudi Riyals
Take a minimum of about 450 riyals, which will help you with your immediate expenses upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, until you become familiar with getting your money exchanged locally.
Money
Plan a budget prior to travelling
You can exchange your money at the airport upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, at local banks, or at money exchangers (Sarrah) in Makkah and Madinah
Debit/Credit Cards
Emergency Contact Numbers
Group leader
Your country’s consulate
Photocopy of Passport
Full Travel Itinerary (including valid tickets)
Non-Medical Face Masks
Baggage
Hard-Shell Suitcase
A good quality suitcase with a hard case and a built-in locking system is recommended.
Avoid soft, vinyl suitcases as these can easily be cut open by thieves or ill-intentioned individuals.
Suitcase Locks & Keys
Luggage Tags
Backpack
Prayer Essentials
Pocket Quran
Although copies of the Quran will be available in the mosque, it’s more convenient to have your own. This will allow you to remain seated without the need to get up and find a copy or return it, possibly causing you to lose your spot in the mosque.
Dua Book
There are many pocket-sized books that contain supplications from the Quran and Sunnah which can be recited throughout your journey
Dua List
Make a collection of supplications you’d like to make during your journey.
List all the supplications you’d like to make including Duas for: the Prophet, our pious predecessors, yourself, your family and relatives, the entire Muslim community, those who have passed away.
Tasbeeh or Digital Dhikr Counter
Sever-Bead Tasbeeh
Prayer Mat
Can be used outside the Haram or on roads due to traffic or crowds
Compass for the Qibla
Hajj/Umrah Guide Book
Clothing & Accessories
Ihram x2
Safety Pins/Clips for Ihram
Waist Pouch or Neck Pouch
Keep your valuables such as money, documents, debit / credit cards and keys in a good quality waist pouch or neck pouch. Be vigilant of pickpockets and thieves, particularly in crowded areas.
Comfortable, Loose-Fitting Clothes
For men, the Saudi Thobe / Jubbah and the Indo-Pak Shalwar Qameez are ideal.
For women, the Abaya is the best option.
Sandals
Whilst in your Ihram, your ankles and the top part of your foot (around the shoelace area) need to remain uncovered.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Shoe Bag / String Bag
When entering the Haramain, you can put your footwear inside the bag and take them with you to avoid losing them.
Light Sweater / Jacket
Undergarments & Socks
Sunglasses
Hat / Headwear
Umbrella
Toiletries / Hygiene
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Must be fragrance-free in Ihram.
Shampoo & Conditioner
Must be fragrance-free in Ihram.
Soap
Must be fragrance-free in Ihram.
Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer
Hairbrush / Comb
Razor
Deodorant / Antiperspirant
Must be fragrance-free in Ihram.
Nail Clippers and/or Small Scissors
Medication
Current / Regular Medication
Cold & Flu Medication
Pain Relief Tablets
Travel Sickness Tablets
Moisturising cream
Must be fragrance-free in Ihram.
Lip balm
Throat Lozenges / Cough Syrups
Vitamins
Bandages
Sunblock
Electrolytes
Electronics
Universal Travel Adapter
Mobile Phone & Charger
Saudi Sim Card
You’ll need a local sim card to make phone calls. If you feel you won’t be using your phone much, you can avoid getting a sim card and use WiFi to make calls.
E-reader / Tablet
Earphones / Headphones
Travel Luggage Scale
Other
Pen / Marker
Paper / Small Notebook
Travel Neck Pillow
Ear Plugs
Eye Mask
Reusable Water Bottle
Snacks & Beverages
