According to the regulations, children need a separate visa and a ticket irrespective of the parent they are traveling with. But there is a concession on ticket purchasing for children. Islamic Travel offers the Umrah packages for families traveling with their children and takes charge of their visa processing and ticket purchasing.
Umrah Visa for Children
Children under 18 years of age require a visa to visit Mecca for the Umrah rituals. Whereas, children under 5 years of age can enter the premises of Mecca with their parents without any permit or visa. Some essential documents are required for Umrah visa application, including a valid passport and proof of relationship with the guardian with whom they are traveling.
Flight Ticket for Children
Flight tickets for children in the UK are categorized according to the different ages of children, such as children aged below 2 years are considered as lap children and their fare is completely off. As they travel on the lap of their mother. Infants from 2-11 years require a separate seat for their accommodation. And their ticket is discounted. Whereas children above 12 years of age are supposed to pay full adult fare. And some airlines offer discounts for these adult children. Islamic Travel provides Umrah deals that offer discounted flight tickets for children.
Other Requirements
Children under 18 must be accompanied by their guardian, and they should have their passports and other required documents along with them. Children under 5 years of age do not need a visa, while a Proof of relation document is required. And children should wear simple, loose, and modest clothes while they are going for Umrah.
