IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: SAUDI MINISTRY OF HAJJ MAY BE ENFORCING A NEW POLICY WHICH WILL REQUIRE ALL PILGRIMS TO DEPART FROM MEDINAH ON THE 5TH OF ZUL-HAJJ. IN THIS CASE, YOU WILL BE STAYING IN AZIZAH CITY BUILDING FROM 6 ZUL-HAJJ TO 7 ZUL-HAJJ. AFTER THAT YOU WILL GO TO MENA-ARAFAT. ON 13 ZUL-HAJJ YOU WILL MOVE TO AZIZAH BUILDING FOR DAY OR TWO TO PREPARE FOR DEPARTURE FLIGHTS.
REQUIREMENTS FOR HAJJ VISA1.Certificate of Vaccinations
Meningitis Vaccination Certificate is required. 2.Copy of Marriage Certificate
This certificate is necessary for the traveling married couple and MUST be notarized. 3.Copy of Birth Certificate for each child traveling
Make sure to get a notarized copy for each child accompanying you. 4.Mahram Support Letter
All ladies above the age of 45 traveling alone will need to obtain a letter of support from either a husband, brother or father simply stating that permission has been granted for the lady in question to go for Hajj. Ensure that the lady signs, her mahram signs, as well as two witnesses. 5.Proof of Conversion to Islam/Status in Islam Muslims with "non-Islamic names" must obtain written proof of their Islamic faith from the director of their mosque or Islamic center.
6.Deposit of $2,000 is due with the complete application. 7.Remaining balance is needed 1 month prior to departure.
CONCERNING YOUR PASSPORT
1.Valid passport for at least six (6) months beyond travel date. Check your expiration date now. 2.Five (6) passport-sized photos with white background. Full names and passport number/country must be written on the back of each picture in pencil. 3.If permenant resident please submit copy of Green card. 4.US re-entry permit/travel document or copy of Green Card for non-US citizens. 5.If you are traveling beyond Saudi Arabia please make sure that you have a visa for that country. 6.Send one (1) CASHIER'S CHECK for $274.40 USD per each person.
Make them each payable to The Unified Agent Office (Remember, that's one check per person).
