• Saudi Government VISA Info and Requirements for U.S. Residents:
  • Valid dates for filing Saudi VISA applications are: 1/15/2000 through 2/19/2001 for Hajj.

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  • Each applicant for a Hajj visa must be part of a group organized by an American travel agency or Islamic association for the purpose of assisting pilgrims' travel from America for the performance of Hajj.

  • Each group should be composed of at least fifty (50) pilgrims.

  • To qualify, a travel agency or Islamic association must present to the Consulate the following:
    1. Copies of the "Accomodation Contracts" for pilgrims' stay in Makkah al-Mukarramah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah.

    2. Contracts with the appropriate tawaf, guidance, and transportation authorities in the Kingdom.

    3. A letter from the Ministry of Hajj in Saudi Arabia confirming that the travel agent or the Islamic association has duly completed all requirements to qualify to assist pilgrims.

    4. Partial list of travel agencies or Islamic associations that currently qualify .

  • The following arrangements are introduced by the Kingdom to make sure each pilgrim receives all services in a timely and satisfactory manner.
    1. The Kingdom will look into only those complaints that arise between the American travel agencies or Islamic associations and any Saudi entity such as Saudi travel agencies, hotels, transportation authorities, tawaf and guidance organizations, on the basis that those entities have entered into contracts in Saudi Arabia under Saudi laws.

    2. In case of any complaint by an individual pilgrim, he or she should file it against the American travel agency or Islamic organization in accordance with the local American laws and their contracts.

    3. The Kingdom will not look into any complaints between the local travel agencies or Islamic organizations and individual pilgrims.

  • Please follow the instructions to obtain Hajj visas. All pilgrims must submit the following to apply for a Hajj visa:
    1. Passport. A passport with a validity of at least six (6) months.

    2. Photo Copy of Green Card. Non-US citizens should submit to the Consular Section of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia a copy of their U.S. Green Card. Foreign students must present a letter from their universities.

    3. Moroccan Citizens. Moroccan citizens who are residents of the United States, wishing to perform Hajj, must get a certificate from their Embassy in the U.S. or a Moroccan Consulate.

    4. Round Trip Ticket. A non-refundable round trip ticket with a confirmed reservation to and out of Saudi Arabia. Please take the following deadlines into consideration before making your reservations. For corresponding Gregorian dates. The last dates for pilgrims:
       • The last date for pilgrims to enter King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for Hajj purposes, will be 4 Dhul Hijjah.

       • Last date of travel from Jeddah to Madinah by car will be 26 Dhul Qidah.

       • Last date for the pilgrims to travel from Jeddah to Madinah by plane will 2 Dhul Hijjah.

       • Last date for the pilgrims to travel from Madinah to Makkah by car before the Hajj will be the end of the day of 5 Dhul Hijjah.

       • Last date of travel for the pilgrims from Madinah to Jeddah by plane before Hajj will be the end of the day of 6 Dhul Hijjah.

       • All pilgrims must leave the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after Hajj; their stay should not exceed Muharram 10.

       • The rules and regulations of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia forbid any pilgrim from staying in The Kingdom after the completion of pligrimage. All pilgrims should abide by this rule in order to avoid being subjected to penalties.

    5. Photos. One photo (passport size) for eachÊ pilgrim should be submitted with the visa application form. Pilgrims are advised to carry with them to Saudi Arabia ten (10) small size (1" x 1") photos for use with I.D. cards to be issued to them in Saudi Arabia.ÊÊ

    6. Visa Application Form.Ê Pilgrims may submit original or legible photocopies of the Visa Application Forms. Completed Visa Application and other Hajj related forms signed by each passenger.Ê

    7. Pilgrim's Arrival Card. Upon issuance of the visa, each pilgrim will be provided with an arrival card.Ê Please read it carefully, and fill in all required information. Ê

    8. "Certified Bank Drafts". There is no fee for the Hajj Visa. However, each pilgrim should submit with his application two (2) certified bank drafts payable to the order ofÊ "THE UNIFIED AGENTS OFFICE"
       1. One bank draft or money order for US$158.40 payable to "THE UNIFIED AGENTS OFFICE". Fee for various services offered by the various pilgrims establishments, Zamzam water agents and the residency in Mina and Arafat during Hajj days.

       2. One bank draft or money order for US$116.00 payable to "THE UNIFIED AGENTS OFFICE". Represents the fares for transportation during Hajj.

       3. Children between the ages of seven (7) and fifteen (15) years should pay only half of the above amounts. Children under the age of seven (7) enter gratis.

       4. The certified bank drafts must bear the name of the person performing the Hajj, his/her nationality, and passport number with place and date of issue. These drafts are to be given by the pilgrim to the Unified Agents Ofiice upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

    9. Meningitis vaccination certificate. Each pilgrim must submit a vaccination certificate to the Consular Section of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. All pilgrims must carry these certificates to Saudi Arabia for inspection by the Saudi Arabian Passport Authority. Children from the age of two (2) and above must take a dose of the A/C vaccine and those between the ages of three (3) months and two (2) years must take two doses of the A vaccine, which requires an interval of three months between each dose.Ê

    10. Mahram. All ladies are required to travel for Hajj with a Mahram.Ê Proof of the relationship of the Mahram must be submitted. The accompanying Mahram will not be allowed to leave the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on his own unless she is accompanied by him.

        As an exception to paragraph above, a lady over the age of forty five (45) can travel without a Mahram with an organized group. She must, however, submit a no objection letter from her husband, son or brother, authorizing her to travel for Hajj with the named group. Such letter should be notarized by a notary public. Ê

    11. A Check list of requirements to get Saudi VISA.

  • All Pilgrims are reminded of the following important information:
    1. Pilgrims must carry with them a sufficient amount of money to cover all their expenses. This amount can be in the form of travelers' checks or international bank drafts and must be sufficient to pay for his expenses in Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.

    2. No food products are allowed to be imported in the Kingdom by pilgrims.

    3. Upon arrival, pilgrims shall hand in their passports to the custody of "The Unified Agent's Office" representatives to enable the latter to complete all the formalities of travel to Makkah and Madinah.

    4. To help the authorities in providing a clean environment for all pilgrims to perform their holy duties, each pilgrim is requested to avoid littering the grounds of the Two Holy Shrines and must use designated locations for such purposes.

    5. In case a pilgrim should lose his passport, he should immediately report the loss to the office appointed upon his arrival to take care of him during the Hajj. He must obtain a certificate from the office of the Unified Agents, in which the loss of the passport is mentioned. A pilgrim will not be allowed to depart from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia without this certificate.

    6. HAJJ VISAS ARE NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT. Ê

  • ONLY Visa Requirements for HAJJ. PDF File.

  • SAMPLE Airport Arrival Data Form. GIF File.

• Royal Saudi Embassy and Consulate addresses and phone numbers:
  • In USA: Send a letter requesting Hajj or Umrah forms AND a first class postage-paid, self-addressed large envelope to the Royal Saudi Consulate in your area for forms. Saudi Embassy locations:
    • The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington, DC
      601 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
      Washington, D.C. 20037
      Telephone: (202) 342 3800/(202) 944 3126
      Fax: (202) 337-4084

    • The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Los Angeles, CA
      2045 Sawtelle Blvd.
      Los Angeles, CA 90025
      Telephone: (310) 479 6000
      Fax: (613) 237-7350

    • The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, New York, NY
      66 United Nations Plaza,
      Suite 480
      New York, NY 10017
      Telephone: (212) 752-2740
      Fax: (212) 752-2740

    • The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Houston, TX
      5718 Westheimer, Suite 1500
      Houston, TX 77057
      Telephone: (713) 785-5577x234
      Fax: (713) 785-1163

  • In Canada: Send a fax along with your name, address, phone number and fax number to the above Saudi Consulate in Canada to obtain a Hajj visa application.
    • Consulate of Saudi Arabia, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
      99 Bank Street, Suite 260
      Ottawa, Ontario K1p 6B9, Canada
      Telephone: (613) 237-4104
      Fax: (613) 237-7350

  • In UK: Send a letter requesting Hajj or Umrah forms AND a first class postage-paid, self-addressed large envelope to the Royal Saudi Consulate for forms. Saudi Embassy locations:
    • Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
      30 Charles Street
      London W1X 7PM
      England
      Telephone: (00 44) 171 917 3000
      Fax: (00 44) 171 917 3330

  • In Germany: Send a letter requesting Hajj or Umrah forms AND a first class postage-paid, self-addressed large envelope to the Royal Saudi Consulate for forms. Saudi Embassy locations:
    • Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
      Godesberger Allee 40-42
      5300 Bonn 2
      Telephone: (00 49 228) 810900
      Fax: (00 49 228) 372068

  • In France: Send a letter requesting Hajj or Umrah forms AND a first class postage-paid, self-addressed large envelope to the Royal Saudi Consulate for forms. Saudi Embassy locations:
    • Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
      5 Avenue Hoche
      75008
      Paris
      Telephone: (00 33 1) 47660206
      Fax: (00 33 1) 44402576

   

  

• Ministry of Hajj
  • Ministry of Pilgrimage & Endowments Contact Information
    Riyadh
    [011 966] (1) 402-2200/402-2212
    Fax:[011 966] (1) 402-2555

  • Saudi Government "Pilgrims Responsibilty Information". (Acrobat PDF File; 92K).

• Current Hajj VISA Information from Saudi Embassy. EXTERNAL SITE ***

• Saudi Calendar Info
  • Official Saudi Government calendar for current Hijri year and corresponding Gregorian Dates.

• NEW IMPETUS on enforcement of RESTRICTIONS during Hajj to prevent disasters:
  1. Fire-proof tents in Mina and Arafat.

  2. Gas cookers banned during peak Hajj.

  3. More Medical teams on hand. Additional fire fighting resources on alert.

  4. Saudis citizens limited to one Hajj every five years.

• Misc Travel Info
  • Travel Information as per Saudi Embassy.. EXTERNAL SITE ***

• Saudi Map with Provinces
  • Saudi Government Map. EXTERNAL SITE ***

• More Useful Information and Phone Numbers...

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