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MsSuleiman
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 Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:27 pm Post subject: Hajj female expats? |
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Hello,
Can a female expat working in Saudi go to Hajj freely ? or are there particular conditions? |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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According to the Saudi Embassy in the US:
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All women are required to travel for Hajj with a Mahram. Proof of kinship must be submitted with the application form. Women over the age of forty-five (45) may travel without a Mahram with an organized group, They must, however submit a no objection letter from (their) husband, son or brother authorizing travel for Hajj with the named group. This letter should be notarized.
Source: https://saudiembassy.net/services/hajj_requirements.aspx |
However, a few years ago, a 33-year-old, single friend of mine travelled for Hajj with a group of married couples and other single women. It was organized through a travel/visa agent. She was teaching in the Gulf at the time.
I suggest you post your question on one of the more general expat forums to reach a broader audience. Do an Internet search on expat Saudi forum and on Hajj single expat women. You might also contact Hajj visa agents in your current location with your questions. |
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gregory999
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| Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: Hajj female expats? |
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| MsSuleiman wrote: |
Hello,
Can a female expat working in Saudi go to Hajj freely ? or are there particular conditions? |
Yes, there are three conditions:
1. You have to be a Muslim expat
2. You are allowed to go to Hajj once each 5 years (you apply for an internal Hajj visa through agent); and
3. You go through registered Hajj agent (Single female is allowed to go to Hajj with other families or single females with the same agent) |
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MsSuleiman
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| Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 6:19 am Post subject: Re: Hajj female expats? |
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| gregory999 wrote: |
| MsSuleiman wrote: |
Hello,
Can a female expat working in Saudi go to Hajj freely ? or are there particular conditions? |
Yes, there are three conditions:
1. You have to be a Muslim expat
2. You are allowed to go to Hajj once each 5 years (you apply for an internal Hajj visa through agent); and
3. You go through registered Hajj agent (Single female is allowed to go to Hajj with other families or single females with the same agent) |
That is good to hear I am hoping to land a job within the province of Makkah before Hajj season, Allaah willing. However, I was a little scared as I read a few horror stories of people breaking Hajj regulations some expats being ban for 10 years from entering the Kingdom and deported and citizens imprisoned, Allaah forbid! I will most certainty have to look into regulations more seriously seems complex they seem pretty strict I am not trying to mess with Saudi law ever! |
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