Umrah & Hajj Guide from Bangladesh (2026): DIY BDT Cost Calculator, Nusuk & Flights
Who this guide is for: families and independent travellers leaving Bangladesh who need to choose an eligible Umrah route, collect comparable quotes and plan the next booking step. Start with your visa route, then use the BDT worksheet. Hajj registration is a separate process.
Your quote-based BDT worksheet · Not market prices
What will your family's Umrah budget be?
Quick answer — collect flight, visa/service, hotel and transport quotes for the same dates, then enter the BDT totals below. URAL supplies no preset prices, assumes no exchange rate and claims no agency savings. Tool reviewed 18 October 2026; this is not a supplier price-check date.
Enter the whole party's total in each field — not a per-person or nightly rate. Price each city's hotels separately: rooms × nights × tax-inclusive rate. For foreign-currency quotes, use your bank/payment provider's applicable BDT amount and fees.
Do not count hotels or transfers twice if bundled in a service package. Explicitly enter 0 for included/not-applicable items; leave unknown costs blank. No complete budget appears until every field is filled.
Sum of your entered amounts
Incomplete — not yet a complete budget.
Missing categories: 8; invalid categories: 0
This sum covers only what you entered; it is not a booking quote or an all-inclusive guarantee. The worksheet does not save or submit these amounts; refreshing clears them.
What should you keep with each quote?
- Issue date/expiry, supplier name and exact travel dates.
- Traveller ages, rooms, nights, permitted occupancy and meals.
- Taxes, baggage, services bundled with the visa, station/airport transfers.
- Payment/FX fees, assistance, cancellation and refund terms.
Match all of these when comparing an agency with DIY. Unmatched quotes cannot establish reliable savings.
Earlier reference: BDT 1,16,000–1,32,000 per person for 10 days, four-sharing (14 October 2026; not re-priced). It is not a current price or evidence for any worksheet input or saving.
Frequently Asked Questions on Umrah & Hajj from Bangladesh
How can Bangladeshi citizens apply for an Umrah visa and use the Nusuk app in 2026?
Three routes exist and none of them publishes a BDT price. For the Ministry's Umrah visa the official FAQ states a government fee 'estimated at 300 Saudi Riyals' (checked 15 October 2026) and says an external agent cannot issue the visa without a service package covering accommodation and transport, so the all-in amount is what the approved platform or your agent shows at issuance. The same FAQ requires entry within three months of issuance and gives the permitted stay as 30 days in one answer and 90 days in another, so the dates printed on your own visa are the ones to plan from. A 96-hour stopover visa is instead added during checkout on a qualifying Saudia or flynas itinerary, and a valid, previously used US, UK or Schengen visa may qualify for visa-on-arrival where the current portal conditions are met — do not treat it as automatic. Umrah stays permit-gated: book the Umrah slot and the Madinah Rawdah permit on Nusuk (nusuk.sa), and treat Saudi Visa Bio enrollment as an instruction attached to your specific visa application (the Ministry lists Bangladesh for electronically issued Umrah visas).
What is the official process for Hajj registration from Bangladesh?
Obligatory Hajj cannot be performed on an Umrah, Tourist, or Transit visa. Bangladeshi citizens must complete official Pre-Registration (Prak-Nibondhon) and Final Registration (Nibondhon) through the Bangladesh Ministry of Religious Affairs portal (hajj.gov.bd) using a valid National ID (NID), e-Passport, and biometric enrollment on the Saudi Visa Bio app under either the Government Hajj Package or a Ministry-licensed Hajj agency.
How much does a 10-day DIY Umrah trip from Dhaka cost in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)?
An independent 10-day Umrah trip from Dhaka (5 nights in Makkah and 4 nights in Madinah, family of 4 sharing) has a retained planning estimate of BDT 1,16,000 to BDT 1,32,000 per person for budget 3-star or shuttle-connected hotels, covering roundtrip flights, the Umrah e-Visa and ground transport. The range was checked on 14 October 2026 and was not re-priced in this update — it is not a live quote, and no agency-savings figure can be inferred without a matched, itemized quote on the same dates and inclusions.
Can Bangladeshi passport holders perform Umrah on a 96-hour Saudi Stopover Transit Visa?
Yes, on eligible itineraries. When booking an international transit flight on Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) or Flynas with a layover in Jeddah (JED) or Madinah (MED), Bangladeshi travelers can select the electronic 96-hour Saudi Stopover Visa during ticket checkout, allowing up to 4 days to perform Umrah and visit Madinah. Eligibility, insurance requirements and fees are set at checkout and change over time — verify them on the airline's booking page; there is no universal fixed price.
What is the best flight route from Dhaka (DAC) to Makkah and Madinah for Umrah?
The smartest flight strategy from Bangladesh is an Open-Jaw (Multi-City) ticket: fly inbound from Dhaka (DAC) to Jeddah (JED) to enter Ihram and perform Umrah first, take the Haramain High-Speed Train to Madinah, and fly outbound directly from Madinah (MED) back to Dhaka (DAC). This avoids the long return road transfer back to Jeddah Airport.
Which Makkah and Madinah hotel zones are best for elderly Bangladeshi parents and wheelchair users?
For elderly parents or wheelchair users, the most popular Makkah search areas are Abraj Al Bait (Clock Tower) and Jabal Omar for the closest hotels to the Haram, and the Ajyad Street and Ibrahim Al Khalil streets for generally flatter approaches with familiar food options. In Madinah, the central Markazia North/West area sits near the Prophet's Mosque and the Ladies' Prayer Gates area. Distances, slopes and shuttle arrangements vary by property — confirm the exact address, walking route and access with your hotel before booking.
How do Bangladeshi pilgrims book the Haramain High-Speed Bullet Train between Makkah, Jeddah, and Madinah?
Pilgrims can pre-book tickets online via the official Haramain High-Speed Railway portal (sar.hhr.sa) or mobile app using an endorsed Bangladeshi Dual-Currency Visa/Mastercard. On 14 October 2026 the operator listed a SAR 162 base Economy fare for Makkah–Madinah (basic fare, before VAT and fees; live checkout prices vary by date and occupancy). Check the current timetable and checkout price on the official portal before planning connections.
What biometric, vaccination, and Dhaka airport documents are required before flying for Umrah or Hajj?
Before departing Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), pilgrims should complete any biometrics their visa application requires — the current Saudi Ministry FAQ lists Bangladesh for biometric enrollment on electronically issued Umrah visas via the official Saudi Visa Bio app; it is not a universal requirement for every tourist or stopover traveler. Also carry an e-Passport valid for at least 6 months, a printed Umrah/Hajj e-Visa, confirmed roundtrip or multi-city air tickets, Makkah/Madinah hotel vouchers, a Meningococcal Meningitis (ACWY-135) vaccination certificate issued at least 10 days before travel, and endorsed foreign currency (USD/SAR cash or an active Dual-Currency Card).