Printable Umrah Packing Checklist for Pakistani Pilgrims (2026)

This is the printable Umrah packing list we hand to every Pakistani pilgrim before they depart. It is built from what our own group leaders carry on every Umrah trip — refined over hundreds of pilgrim journeys. Print it, pin it to your fridge, tick off as you pack.

Documents (carry-on only, never check)

• Original Machine-Readable Passport (6+ months validity)
• Printed Saudi e-Visa (A4 paper copy — even though it's electronic)
• Yellow polio + meningococcal vaccination cards
• Hotel vouchers (Makkah AND Madinah)
• Return flight ticket printout
• 2 passport-size photos (white background, 4×6 cm)
• CNIC (front + back photocopies)
• Photocopies of all of the above — kept in a separate bag
• Travel insurance card (if applicable)
• Emergency contact list on paper (in case phone dies)

Men's Ihram and clothing

• 2 sets of Ihram cloth (one to wear, one spare)
• Ihram belt with zipped pocket for documents
• Plastic Ihram slippers (no stitching across the top)
• Pin-free fasteners
• Casual loose cotton or linen for after Umrah (3-4 sets)
• One warm layer for Madinah evenings (December-February)
• Socks for prayer halls
• Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes (not for Ihram)

Women's clothing

• 3-4 loose abayas in breathable cotton
• Prayer scarves (at least 2)
• Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
• Underclothes for hot weather (cotton)
• One warm layer for Madinah
• Personal toiletries / hygiene supplies for full duration

Toiletries (unscented during Ihram, scented after)

• Unscented soap (Dove sensitive / Sebamed)
• Unscented toothpaste (Sensodyne Original / Colgate Total Original)
• Unscented shampoo (sachet form to save weight)
• Toothbrush, miswak, dental floss
• Nail clippers (use BEFORE Ihram and AFTER — not during)
• Vaseline (for cracked lips and feet)
• Wet wipes — non-alcoholic, unscented
• Sunscreen SPF 50+ (odorless types only during Ihram)
• Personal feminine hygiene items (sufficient stock)

Medicine kit

• Personal prescription medicines (original packaging + doctor's note)
• Panadol / Paracetamol
• Strepsils / lozenges (sore throat is the #1 complaint)
• Imodium (anti-diarrhoea)
• ORS oral rehydration sachets
• Plasters and blister patches (Compeed-style)
• Antiseptic cream
• Surgical or N95 masks (for crowded Tawaf)
• Multivitamin (basic)

Electronics

• Mobile phone (unlocked, ready for Saudi SIM)
• Charger and cable
• Power bank (10,000 mAh maximum for carry-on)
• Universal travel adapter (Saudi uses Type G UK 3-pin)
• Headphones (for Qur'an / dua audio during downtime)
• Small waterproof zip-pouch for phone (ZamZam splashes)

Money

• SAR 1,500-2,500 cash per person (for 14-day Umrah)
• One debit card (Mada / Visa / Mastercard) — confirm international use with bank before flight
• One backup card stored separately
• Small SAR notes (5, 10, 20) for tips and street food

Spiritual items

• Pocket Qur'an or Qur'an app on phone
• Dua book in Urdu / English
• Tasbeeh (digital or beaded)
• Prayer mat (small, foldable)

Small bag for Haram

• Small zipped sling pouch (for phone, ID, cash, prayer beads inside the Haram)
• Hand sanitiser (non-alcoholic if during Ihram)
• Reusable water bottle (refill at ZamZam dispensers)

What NOT to pack

• Alcohol of any kind (including alcohol-based mouthwash — pack Listerine Zero)
• Pork products or anything containing pork derivatives
• Drones, walkie-talkies, large quantities of vapes
• Religious items considered idolatrous
• Cash exceeding SAR 60,000 equivalent undeclared
• Large quantities of medicines beyond personal use without prescription

Final 24-hour checklist

• Cut nails and trim hair the night before (Sunnah for Ihram preparation)
• Shower with unscented soap before departure
• Confirm Ihram is packed and easily accessible
• Verify e-Visa printout is in carry-on (NOT checked luggage)
• Save group leader's WhatsApp on phone
• Download Nusuk, Tawakkalna, Google Maps offline maps of Makkah + Madinah
• Photograph all documents and email to yourself as backup
• Confirm Saudi SIM plan or international roaming
• Set out-of-office email replies
• Arrange home / pet / business cover for travel duration

This printable list is intentionally text-only so it prints cleanly on one sheet of A4. For a more detailed walk-through with explanations, see our complete Umrah packing guide on the blog.