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Consumer Action Network: Umrah visa regime is ‘un-Islamic’

South Africans have been very vocal in showing their dissatisfaction for the latest implementation of the visa costs after Saudi Arabian authorities in recent months, implemented revised visa charges. Civil society groups, such as the Consumer Action Network, have called on the South African government to intervene. Director of Consumer Action Network, Imraan Mukadam says that a hajj conference should be held in order to discuss the way forward. “The […]

today3 December 2016

Tourism – Hajj and Umrah

Umrah operators already feeling the pinch

Umrah tour operators in Cape Town have reported a slump in umrah bookings for the forthcoming season, as a result of the high visa fees. South Africans now have to pay an additional R7 800 for an umrah visa. In August, the Saudi Government confirmed its intent to increase all visa charges, effective from Muharram 1, 1438. The price hikes included a 2000 Saudi Riyal visa charge on all umrah […]

today28 October 2016

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