A notice has been sent to All registered Hajj & Umrah Agencies by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (London) on Thursday 6th June 2013 informing them as per instructions of the Saudi Authorities, the validity and the duration of stay of Umrah visas will be 15 days only during the months of Sha’ban and Ramadan. The Ministry of Hajj clearly states the following on it’s website: An Umrah visa is valid for 30 days only. This does not mean that you can stay in Saudi Arabia for 30 days. Within these 30 days you should perform Umrah, making sure your departure from Saudi Arabia is within two weeks of the date of entry. The visa for Umrah in Ramadan cannot exceed the last day of Ramadan. You should leave Saudi Arabia by the end of Ramadan and cannot have Eid-ul-Fitr there. The Council of British Hajjis are concerned that some tour operators who have sold flights and/or accommodation may not be able to deliver. If you feel this to be your situation then follow the advice below: Contact the Travel Agent to confirm your flights and/or accommodation is valid That the Air flights are within the 15 days visa That the Airline will allow you to board without hindrance should your return journey exceed visa period To get further information or advice,
Posted on: Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:35:48 +0000
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