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06/07/2023

Saudi Arabia Introduces Electronic Visas for Umrah

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has taken a significant step in facilitating the pilgrimage to Umrah by implementing electronic visas. Following the successful Haj season, the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has initiated this process to enhance accessibility for pilgrims intending to visit the Kingdom.

This progressive step aims to streamline the visa application process and ensure a more seamless and convenient experience for individuals embarking on the sacred journey.

Electronic Visa Application for Umrah
Pilgrims interested in performing Umrah can now apply for e-visas through the Nusuk platform. The submission of applications on this platform enables individuals to plan their journey and start arriving in the Kingdom from Muharram 1, 1445 AH, which corresponds to July 19.

Services Offered by Nusuk
The Nusuk platform provides an array of services to pilgrims from across the globe who wish to visit Makkah and Madinah. These services include housing, transportation, and multilingual information services, ensuring a seamless experience for pilgrims.

Conclusion
The implementation of electronic visas for Umrah by Saudi Arabia marks a significant development in facilitating pilgrimage to the Kingdom. Through the Nusuk platform, pilgrims worldwide can now easily apply for visas and access a range of services, making their visits to Makkah and Madinah more convenient.

This step aligns with the Kingdom’s commitment to ensuring a seamless and accessible experience for Muslims undertaking the Umrah pilgrimage.

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22/07/2022

Airlines Can’t Charge Extra Fee For Issuing Boarding Pass At Airports: Aviation Ministry

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India on Thursday issues a clarification and said that says airlines can not charge any additional fee for issuing boarding passes at check-in counters at airports.

This statement came in response to reports that airlines are charging passengers an extra fee for issuing boarding passes at airports.

Notably, Indian low-cost carriers such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Go First currently charge a ₹200 fee if the boarding pass is requested at the check-in counter of airports.

“Such additional amount is not in accordance with the instructions according to the provisions of Aircraft Rules, 1937.”

In view of the above, the airlines are advised not to charge any additional amount for issuing boarding passes at the airport check-in counters, as the same cannot be considered within the ‘tariff’ as provided under Rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, it mentioned.

The aviation ministry made it mandatory for travellers to complete web check-in and then get their boarding passes online starting May 21, 2020. On May 9, 2022, however, the ministry issued a directive stating that airlines should “promote, assist, and guide passengers to conduct timely online check-in and baggage tag printing” and “minimise or avoid” imposing penal charges on passengers who have not done web check-in.

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04/06/2022

Saudi Arabia Launches New e-Visa App For Umrah Pilgrims

Recently, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) launched a new electronic visa app for pilgrims planning to perform Umrah. Tawfiq Al Rabiah, Minister of Haj and Umrah, announced the launch of the e-Umrah visa app during a press conference on Thursday.

According to Al Rabiah, the visa would be given within 24 hours after completing the application. The new e-Visa app will also help pilgrims find accommodation and arrange transportation.

He also stated that the validity of the Umrah visa has been extended from one to three months and that pilgrims visiting the Kingdom to perform Umrah are free to visit other Saudi cities during their stay.

Saudi Arabia to Allow One Million Hajj Pilgrims
“The safety of pilgrims is our priority, and we are eager on offering the finest services,” Al Rabiah said of the Kingdom’s decision to allow one million pilgrims to do Haj this year.

The Saudi government declared in April 2022 that one million international and domestic pilgrims will be allowed to perform Hajj this year.

Health Requirements For Hajj Pilgrims
Pilgrims must be under the age of 65 and have had COVID-19 immunizations that have been approved by the Saudi Ministry of Health and they also need to follow the below-mentioned health requirements set by the authorities;

Passengers must be under the age of 65
Completed vaccination with basic doses of COVID-19 vaccines approved by the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.
All passengers must submit a negative PCR test for COVID-19 for a sample that was taken within 72 hours prior to departure to the Kingdom.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, 60,000 pilgrims performed Haj rituals last year.

About Umrah
It is worth noting that the ‘Umrah’ is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of the year, in contrast to the Ḥajj, which has specific dates according to the Islamic lunar calendar.

03/06/2022

Saudi Arabia: Negative PCR Test Report Mandatory For Hajj Pilgrims

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia on Thursday (June 02) issued a circular to all airlines operating at Saudi Arabian airports, including chartered airlines outlining the health requirements for travellers coming to the Kingdom to perform Hajj.

Health Requirements For Hajj Pilgrims
“The General Authority of Civil Aviation issued a circular to air carriers regarding the health requirements to be met by travellers coming to the Kingdom for the purpose of performing Hajj for the year 1443 AH,” GACA said in a Tweet;

The circular requires all airlines carrying passengers arriving in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year to follow the following guidelines:

Passengers must be under the age of 65
Completed vaccination with basic doses of COVID-19 vaccines approved by the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.
All passengers must submit a negative PCR test for COVID-19 for a sample that was taken within 72 hours prior to departure to the Kingdom.

The aviation authority stressed that failure to adhere to its circulars is considered a clear violation of government orders. Legal actions shall be taken against violators who will also be held accountable for the consequences of their violations.

Just a day before, the GACA has also issued a circular and directed all the airlines to not allow passengers to carry Zamzam water bottles inside their checked baggage onboard flights departing from the Kingdom’s airports.

03/06/2022

SpiceJet To Operate 37 Special Flights For Hajj Pilgrims

SpiceJet, the Indian low-cost carrier has announced that it will operate 37 special Hajj flights for pilgrims travelling to Mecca, Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage.

SpiceJet will operate from India’s Srinagar to Medina between June 5 and June 20, with return flights from Jeddah to Srinagar scheduled between July 15 and July 31, 2022.

It is worth mentioning that, SpiceJet is the sole Indian airline providing Hajj flights this year, carrying around 5000 pilgrims from Srinagar to Medina and back between June 5th and July 31st, 2022.

The airline will deploy its Boeing 737-800 aircraft for these special flights; This aircraft allows for safe, comfortable and efficient flying and is ideally suited for short to medium-haul routes.

SpiceJet will make every effort to ensure a hassle-free and delightful travel experience for our pilgrim passengers.”

SpiceJet previously operated special Hajj flights from Gaya and Srinagar, carrying over 19,000 pilgrims to and from the holy pilgrimage.

After a two-year suspension owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, special Haj flights are set to restart.

Source : (SKH)

03/05/2022