The Saudi authorities at the port of entry shall review the certificate of vaccination. Check with the campaign launcher for current vaccination requirements.
Identification card and wristbands given to all pilgrims by your Hajj and Travel Agency, keep them with you at all times.
Make sure to obtain a Hajj permit to perform the Hajj (Umrah visa for non-residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). The Saudi government imposes strict penalties on people who perform Hajj without a permit. The Saudi dates of the visa are at the Hijri date, ensuring that the dates and the expiration date have been correctly converted.
Do not reside for more than the period of the Hajj or Umrah visa, the penalties for overstaying the stay for Hajj or Umrah include a fine of 50,000 Saudi riyals, a six-month prison sentence, and then deportation from the country.
Hajj and Umrah visas:
Hajj and Umrah visas are only valid in the cities of Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah. These visas are not available to employment or residence. Any unauthorized travel outside these cities leads to violation of local laws and fines as mentioned above.
The Saudi government may set conditions for departure that may limit the possibility of travel. Passengers must comply with these travel instructions. If you need to bring medicines (treatments) with you, you must bring a doctor’s prescription with you in English and make sure that these medicines are not prohibited in Saudi Arabia.
Contract with reputable tourism agencies :
The Hajj Packages season is an attractive way to circumvent ordinary visitors. Collect information from your side before choosing the campaign operator you will travel with. Only deal with agencies regulated and authorized by your local government and authorized by the Saudi Embassy in Ottawa, see the website of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the list on the Maqam website of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Make sure of the services you will be paying for and it is better to ask for written trip details.
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Traveling Documents :
Keep travel documents (your UK passport or UK citizenship card) in a safe place during your trip. Make two copies of your passport, including the pages stamped with Saudi visas, keep one at home and the other in a safe place while traveling. Inform the campaign operator representative as soon as you lose any travel document and try to obtain a report from the local police.
Upon completing the Hajj, you can contact the UK Embassy in Jeddah to help you to achieve a substitute passport, symbol of the Honorary Consulate.
The pilgrims are women and children :
Women under the age of 45: You must be accompanied by a “mahram” (adult male relatives such as a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, or nephew) to perform Hajj or Umrah.
Women over the age of 45: can travel without a mahram in an organized group, provided they submit a letter of no objection notarized by the husband, son or brother allowing travel for Hajj or Umrah with the group. This letter must be certified by a local notary in your area.
Legal children (under 18 years of age): Visa for Hajj is given only in conjunction with the family. If the child is traveling with one of the parents, they must obtain a letter of no objection from the other parent / legal guardian. This letter must be certified by a notary public.
Pilgrims with disabilities :
Make sure that you are less than normal arrival and lodging standards than are necessary or applicable in the United Kingdom. While most places of holiness, including Makkah’s Grand Mosque, are designed to facilitate disability for citizens, most hotels and transport options do not exist. Contact Haram for information and accommodation on your needs. Travel to Haram.
The Health :
In addition to the existing vaccinations, the mentioned vaccinations are also suggested: Hepatitis A and B polio. Keep hand sanitizer, cold, diarrhea, and skin irritation medication with you. As well as any medications or treatments you may need.
Temperatures in Makkah range between 18 and 44 degrees Celsius, make sure to drink water to avoid dehydration, get enough rest, and use sun protection.
If you have a health condition, make sure that you have a medical report with you translated into English.
Please make sure to add your prescriptions to your travel documents:
It can be crowded with public services and travellers in Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat in particular can expect longer waiting periods for basic services in Hajj.
Baggage allowance and transportation:
Check with your campaign operator for baggage information and details such as size and weight before you start packing. Call the operator to find out what is available and what is important for you to bring with you.
Airports:
Pilgrims and Umrah performers arrive and depart from Jeddah Airport (King Abdulaziz International Airport) or Madinah Airport (Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport) only. As there is no airport in Makkah.
Expect crowded airport lounges and long waiting times due to the large numbers of pilgrims.
Travelers with carry-on luggage will find transporting luggage at the airport easier than those who have checked luggage.
Between the sites of rituals:
The Saudi government provides strict timetables for Hajj group and organizers with all modes of transportation (bus, light rail, and foot) between rituals.
These facilities are very crowded and travelers should expect long delays.
Smartphone Applications
You can use the official applications of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah . To help you with mobility, especially the “Manasikna”
Zamzam water and other foods :
Most airlines specify each passenger one bottle of water that is 5 or 10 liters (1.09 or 2.64 gallons) of Zamzam water when shipping luggage. Check with the campaign operator to find out which airlines allow this and what packing requirements are.
The restrictions on what you can bring into UK depend on the product, the country of manufacture. The province you are returning to. These restrictions are in place to help animals, plants and the natural environment to stay healthy and in a safe place. Due to the constant change of pests and diseases. These restrictions may change at any time. Do your research before you travel!
Safety information :
Make sure that you always have contact information with. The UK embassy and representatives of your campaign operator in Saudi Arabia and UK. In addition to the information of the hotel in which you live.
Be wary of pickpocketing and other forms of theft, especially in crowded areas. Always keep an eye on your luggage and belongings.
We recommend that you obtain a local calling card. For Hajj Packages and Umrah Packages, several deals are provided.
UK citizens should be careful at all times and stay away from demonstrations and large gatherings. Follow the guidelines and be familiar with local news by local authorities. We start encouraging UK person to remain in contact, even though they’re not impacted by these happenings. With their families in the UK in case of emergency to verify where they are and comfort.
In addition, you can download the smart travel app at: www.travel.gc.ca/mobile
When you arrive at the residence in Makkah or Madinah . It is a good idea to ask and learn about the services. And stores near your location. So perform the holy journey to Haram and Masjid e Nabvi . Travel To Haram will complete ease and comfort and get mesmerizing moments of the life.
We strongly recommend that you stay with your travel group at all times.