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    Frequently Asked Questions
      Procedures Questions
  • What is the first thing that I should do to make a reservation for Hajj?
  • What happens after I make a reservation and pay the deposit?
  • What happens after I receive the invoice and my confirmation?
  • What is the next step after I send my remaining balance and proper documents?
  • When am I supposed to receive my documents?
  • After I receive my complete package with all finalized documents, what is next?
  • If I do not have any errors in my package what should I do next?
  • Will I be met in the airport before my departure?
  • What is the significance of my ID card and luggage tags?
  • After we arrive in Saudi Arabia, will a representative meet me?
  •   Visa Questions
  • Can I get a visa without a package?
  • When is the visa going to open?
  • When is the visa going to open?
  • Can I get a visa without a package?
  •   Hajj Rituals Questions
  • When do I make the Sacrifice?
  • When do I have to wear the Ihram?
  • How many days do we have to stay in Mina and Arafat?
  • How many days do we have to stay in Mina and Arafat?
  •   Luggage and Passport Questions
  • Can my kids have the same amount of luggage as I can?
  • How many luggage bags are we allowed to take with us?
  • Does Dar El Salam hold full responsibility for the passports?
  • Who will have my passport?
  •   Hotel Questions
  • How much is one room per night?
  • Do we charge kids for the hotel room?
  • What kind of food is served (Pakistani, Arabic, Farsi, or Bangladesh) in hotels?
  • How many people can stay in a room?
  • Who provides the transportation the hotel or Dar El Salam?
  •   Vaccination Questions
  • What kind of vaccination do we have to take?
  • For how many years is the vaccination valid?
  • Do my children need the Meningitis vaccine?
  •   Package & Payment Questions
  • When is the right time to send my documents?
  • What is the difference between each program?
  • What is our cancellation policy?
  • How much is the deposit per person?
  • When is the deadline for the payment?
  • How much are the packages?
  • Is the domestic flight included in the package?
  • Are their any hidden fees in the packages?
  •   General Hajj Questions
  • Is there any insurance for hajj?
  • Can my relative join me from another country?
  • Do you have ethnic groups organized for Hajj?
  • Can they go to another country after Hajj?
  • What kind of service is in Arafat? How many people are their per tent, and how is the food and refreshments?
  • Do we have a program for Canada?
  • What are the dates for hajj?
  •   Muhrem Questions
  • Can my son in law be my Muhram?
  • What is the age limit for a woman to perform hajj without a Mehram?
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    Procedures Questions
  • What is the first thing that I should do to make a reservation for Hajj?
  • The first thing to do is choose a program that we offer, you can view the programs either on our website, or on our brochure that was mailed out to our clients on our mailing list. Once you choose a program, you may reserve online or mail the reservation form that is in the brochure, or on our website and mail a deposit of $1,500.00 per person.   Top
     
  • What happens after I make a reservation and pay the deposit?
  • Once you have made a reservation and paid a deposit per person, if there is any additional information missing, you will be contacted by a sales representative to assist you in the remaining information needed to complete the reservation. After the reservation is complete, you will receive a confirmation, a visa application, and an invoice of your remaining balance to your preference on either mail, fax, or email.
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  • What happens after I receive the invoice and my confirmation?
  • You will be required to fill out the visa application and provide us with the required documents needed for the visa. Then you will mail all the documents to us so we can process your visa and all other required procedures. You will also need to review your confirmation and make sure that your reservation is accurate. If you need changes to your reservation you must do it at this stage of time, as your reservation will not be changeable after a certain period of time.
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  • What is the next step after I send my remaining balance and proper documents?
  • Dar El Salam will then start on your visa processing, while confirming your land package, as well as you flight itinerary. Once everything is complete you will receive a package with you day-by-day itinerary, passport with visa, airline tickets, and finalized invoice, confirmation, and your identification card and laminated luggage tags to place on you luggage.
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  • When am I supposed to receive my documents?
  • Once all your documents and full payment is received you should expect your documents to be returned within 2 to 3 weeks.
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  • After I receive my complete package with all finalized documents, what is next?
  • You must review all documents and confirmations to make sure there is no mistake in the arrangement made for you. If there are any mistakes please make sure to contact Dar El Salam as soon as possible so We may be able to correct it. Please note that this does not mean you can make changes in your reservation.
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  • If I do not have any errors in my package what should I do next?
  • By not informing us of any errors, we assume that your package is complete and accurate. Your next step is to prepare for your travel and make sure you are in the airport for the day of your flight at least 3-4 hours prior to your flight departure.
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  • Will I be met in the airport before my departure?
  • If you will be traveling from New York or connecting through New York on either EgyptAir or Saudi Arabian Airlines, you will be met by a Dar El Salam Travel representative to provide you with any assistance that you might need. Please remember to have your ID on and remember to have your luggage tags attached to your luggage prior to your departure to the airport so you may have a quick check-in process.   Top
     
  • What is the significance of my ID card and luggage tags?
  • You will need to have your ID card on at all times starting from your departure from USA until your departure back from Saudi Arabia. It is very important that you do so, so any Dar El Salam representative can recognize you and can assist you in any needs that you may require. The luggage tags are very valuable so the luggage can be identified throughout the trip.
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  • After we arrive in Saudi Arabia, will a representative meet me?
  • Yes you will be met by a representative, but after the customs process. Please keep in mind that you cannot be assisted during the customs process, but will be assisted after you receive your luggage and exit the customs area. One of our representatives will inform you of your next destination and provide assistance.  Top
     
    Visa Questions
  • Can I get a visa without a package?
  • No Dar El Salam cannot give you a visa without at least a land package.  Top
     
  • When is the visa going to open?
  • Answer.  Top
     
  • When is the visa going to open?
  • Answer.
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  • Can I get a visa without a package?
  • No Dar El Salam cannot give you a visa without at least a land package.
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    Hajj Rituals Questions
  • When do I make the Sacrifice?
  • Answer.  Top
     
  • When do I have to wear the Ihram?
  • Before entering Mekkah you have to have Ihram.  Top
     
  • How many days do we have to stay in Mina and Arafat?
  • In Mina there is a total of three nights and in Arafat there is a total of one day. The nights to be spent in Mekkah and Medina depends on each program.  Top
     
  • How many days do we have to stay in Mina and Arafat?
  • In Mina there is a total of three nights and in Arafat there is a total of one day. The nights to be spent in Mekkah and Medina depends on each program.
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    Luggage and Passport Questions
  • Can my kids have the same amount of luggage as I can?
  • Yes, your child who is two years or older can carry the same amount of luggage as you can.
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  • How many luggage bags are we allowed to take with us?
  • Two bags per Person, 50lbs each.
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  • Does Dar El Salam hold full responsibility for the passports?
  • Your passports will be in the possession of the Saudi Government.  Top
     
  • Who will have my passport?
  • Your passports will be in the possession of the Saudi Government.  Top
     
    Hotel Questions
  • How much is one room per night?
  • Answer.  Top
     
  • Do we charge kids for the hotel room?
  • Answer.  Top
     
  • What kind of food is served (Pakistani, Arabic, Farsi, or Bangladesh) in hotels?
  • Answer.  Top
     
  • How many people can stay in a room?
  • There is a Maximum of four people per room.  Top
     
  • Who provides the transportation the hotel or Dar El Salam?
  • Dar El Salam provides all the transportation.  Top
     
    Vaccination Questions
  • What kind of vaccination do we have to take?
  • Any Menigitis vaccine is valid.  Top
     
  • For how many years is the vaccination valid?
  • The vaccine is valid for 2 years.
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  • Do my children need the Meningitis vaccine?
  • If your child is 10 years or younger she/he does not need the vaccine.  Top
     
    Package & Payment Questions
  • When is the right time to send my documents?
  • Answer.  Top
     
  • What is the difference between each program?
  • The difference between each program is the type of hotels you stay in and the amount of days.  Top
     
  • What is our cancellation policy?
  • Answer.  Top
     
  • How much is the deposit per person?
  • The Minimum deposit is $1500.00 per person.
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  • When is the deadline for the payment?
  • The deadline for the balance is sixty days before departure.  Top
     
  • How much are the packages?
  • The packages vary according to the program.
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  • Is the domestic flight included in the package?
  • No the domestic flight is not included in the package, you could request it to be done for you by us.  Top
     
  • Are their any hidden fees in the packages?
  • No there are no hidden fees in the packages, except all the packages do not include Hajj fee or Sacrifice.  Top
     
    General Hajj Questions
  • Is there any insurance for hajj?
  • No there is no insurance for Hajj.  Top
     
  • Can my relative join me from another country?
  • Yes, they can join you as long as they get their visa from their own country.  Top
     
  • Do you have ethnic groups organized for Hajj?
  • Yes, we have several ethnic groups.  Top
     
  • Can they go to another country after Hajj?
  • Yes, we provide Airline tickets to other destinations.  Top
     
  • What kind of service is in Arafat? How many people are their per tent, and how is the food and refreshments?
  • Answer.  Top
     
  • Do we have a program for Canada?
  • Yes, we do have a program for Canadians. We have a Dar El Salam office in Canada.  Top
     
  • What are the dates for hajj?
  • Answer.  Top
     
    Muhrem Questions
  • Can my son in law be my Muhram?
  • Answer.  Top
     
  • What is the age limit for a woman to perform hajj without a Mehram?
  • The age limit for a women to travel without a Mehrem is forty three and above.  Top
     
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