Documents
- Make sure your passport is valid at least six months after the planned return date.
- The Umrah visa is obtained through an approved travel agency or online, according to current procedures.
- Always carry your ID and a copy of your visa during the stay.
Vaccination and health
- Ask your doctor or a travel health clinic about required vaccines (for example against meningitis).
- Prepare a first-aid kit with your essential medicines (painkillers, bandages, digestive treatments).
Financial planning
- Plan a budget for local expenses: food, transport, personal purchases.
- Tell your bank about your trip so you can use your cards abroad.
Luggage
- A light suitcase with clothes suited to the heat and respectful of religious and cultural norms.
- A toiletry bag, a prayer mat, a small backpack, comfortable sandals and sunglasses.
Rites
- Learn about the Umrah rites (Ihram, Tawaf, Sa'i…) in advance with guides, videos or courses offered by mosques and agencies.
- Become familiar with the prayers and supplications for each step.
Communication
- An unlocked phone lets you buy a local SIM card; otherwise, check your carrier's international plans.
- Note the emergency numbers and the contact details of the Canadian embassy.
Careful preparation lets you live your Umrah with peace of mind, fully focused on the spiritual side of the pilgrimage.