Hajj and Umrah visas for Saudi Airline travellers only
The embassy informed travel agencies Wednesday that visas would only be issued for Saudi Airline passengers.
26 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
A decision to only grant Hajj and Umrah visas to pilgrims travelling with Saudi Airlines has sparked concern among pilgrimage groups in the Maldives.
The Saudi embassy informed travel agencies Wednesday that visas would only be issued for Saudi Airline passengers.
“According to Umrah and Hajj visa issuing system 50 percent of Umrah and Hajj visa should be given to Saudi airline and the other 50 percent to the national airline of the hosting country,” a letter sent to Cyprea Hotel and Travels said.
“Since Maldives National airline is not operating to Saudi Arabia, all visa will be given to Saudi airline,” the letter added.
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