Saudi allows Licensed, accredited tour operators from 6 countries: JKAHUC

Srinagar: President of Jammu Kashmir Association of Hajj Umrah Companies (JKAHUC), Sheikh Feroz on Tuesday said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has allowed Licensed and Accredited tour operators from six countries including India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Pakistan to issue Umrah Visa and design Umrah packages accordingly.
According to a statement issued to the Kashmir Glacier the new directive has come into force from 01:00 AM on Monday, December 6, 2021.
“Government of India also has officially eased travel restrictions for commercial tourism and commercial flights are allowed to operate from 15th December 2021. The travel ban has been lifted after 2 years as in March 2020 entire travel eco system was stopped by the authorities due to Corona virus pandemic.”
As per the directives, all the protocols and preventive measures are subject to continuous evaluation by the competent health authorities and epidemiological pandemic situation globally.
“It is to notify and inform public in general and umrah aspirants in particular, as not to hurry and be patient to make any bookings. It is speculated that travel agents approximately need 2 (two) more weeks to finalize documentation and implement the new procedures and protocols into their business operations.”
“We strongly recommend people to thoroughly check the operational capability and goodwill of the firm before booking umrah packages. We want people to be vigilant and not to fall for any fake packages. We also strongly recommend people to check and evaluate all features of packages such as Hotels/Flights & Package Terms and Conditions prior to booking their umrah packages.”
JKAHUC has also laid strict guidelines to its affiliated travel agents/operators community as well; it is directed to all its affiliated travel agents/operators community to see all corners before taking any bookings for umrah this season such as flights, weather conditions, Visa & Accommodation Protocols. “All affiliated companies have been directed to strictly follow the government protocols and guidelines.”.