The rules for proxy Umre follow the same principles as proxy Hac, with the procedures adapted to the Umre rites. The proxy must meet the same conditions: they must be Muslim, sane, mature, and should have completed their own Umre (for those who hold Umre to be farz). The person on whose behalf Umre is performed must be either deceased or permanently unable to perform Umre.
Sheikh Ibn Baz outlined the procedure as follows: The proxy travels to the miqat and enters ihram with the intention specifically for the person they are representing, saying: 'Labbayk Allahumma bi-Umre on behalf of [name].' They then proceed to Mekke, perform Tavaf around the Kabe (seven circuits), pray two rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim, perform Say between Safa and Marwa (seven laps), and then cut or shorten their hair. All of these acts are performed exactly as the proxy would for their own Umre.
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen added several important practical points: The proxy should be in a state of purity for Tavaf. If the proxy makes a mistake or commits a violation during the Umre, they bear the consequence themselves — such as paying a fidyah — and it does not affect the validity of the Umre for the person they represent. The proxy may make personal duas during the Umre, as this does not conflict with the intention for the represented person. The proxy earns reward for their service, while the Umre reward goes to the represented person.