The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has officially released the updated list of agencies authorized to take Maldivians on the Umrah pilgrimage. The ministry issued permits to 57 companies from last year until now, with 14 new agencies added this year.
This move is part of ongoing efforts to regulate and ensure the safety and authenticity of Umrah services for Maldivian pilgrims. The list includes well-established travel agencies and new entrants in the industry, all of which have met the ministry's rigorous standards for operating Umrah trips.
Agencies Approved for Umrah Pilgrimages
Here are the agencies authorized by the Ministry:
- Thaiseer Travels and Trade
- Al Haramain Hajj and Umrah Company
- Dharumalil Hajj Wal Umrathi
- Miskiyaa Pvt
- Lando Travels Pvt
- Seaview Links Pvt
- Minaa Hajj Umrah
- Acro Pvt
- Yalamlam Pvt
- Musafirin Pvt
- Kamana Holdings
- Navaa Hajj
- Ghibl Hajj
- Hijaaj Pvt
- Tawakkul Pvt
- Adora Enterprises Pvt
- Tawaf Pvt
- Al Ain Travels
- Sisilfaru Hajju and Umrah
- Almanakis Pvt
- Tazkiya Pvt
- Al Safa Pvt
- Arafath Hajj and Umrah
- Shifaya Pvt
- Gafila Maldives
- Al Hijra Travels and Tours
- Zaadh Holdings
- Thaiba Pvt
- Thaha Hajj and Umrah
- Meegaath Hajj and Umrah
- Mihraab Hajj and Umrah
- Guba Hajj and Umrah
- Labbaika Tours
- Jeezan Hajj Wal Umrah
- Al Ihram Pvt
- Nimsa Maldives
- Gasidh Pvt
- Al Burooj Holdings
- Faree Askoi Hajj and Umrah Tourst
- Zamzam H and U Travels Pvt
- Askoi Travel Service
- Zai Group Pvt
- Thaqwa Enterprises Pvt
- Quenzo Pvt
- Sabith Lil Hajj Wal Umrah
- Haneen Hajj and Umrah
- Al Musafir Pvt
- Zair Pvt
- Faree Hajj and Umrah
- Risala Hajj and Umrah
- Hiraa Hajj and Umrah
- Thahee Hajj and Umrah
- Rihla Travellers
- Zaadh al Khair Maldives Pvt
- Sahaba Investments
- Tazkiya Pvt
- Makkah Tours Pvt
Updated Regulations for Umrah Agencies
In line with the ministry's recent changes to the Umrah permit regulations, companies can now submit applications for Umrah permits at any time, provided they submit their forms 30 days before the expiry of their current permit.
The permit application fee is set at MVR 20,000, while MVR 15,000 is charged for permit renewals. The ministry has also emphasized that companies must not charge higher than acceptable rates from pilgrims and must not request payments from pilgrims before a valid permit is obtained.
Responsibility of Pilgrims
The ministry clarified that if a pilgrim pays a company before verifying their permit status, the responsibility for any resulting issues will fall on the pilgrim. Pilgrims are encouraged to always confirm the agency's permit status before making payments.
This initiative aims to protect Maldivian pilgrims and ensure that Umrah services are both reliable and regulated.
