Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia
in Puducherry
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Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in Puducherry
Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to perform Haj Pilgrimage at Holy Mecca. The scheme provides an air fare subsidy of ₹24,000/- for each pilgrim and includes free medical facility while in Mecca. The applicant must be an Indian citizen who possesses sound health and has not performed Haj for the preceding five years.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- The applicant must have sound health.
- The applicant must not have performed Haj for the preceding five years.
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Benefits
Air fare of ₹24,000/- is given as subsidy for each pilgrim.
Free medical facility is provided at Mecca.
Subsidy is distributed towards airfare to each and every pilgrim when he applies through the State Haj Committee.
The pilgrim should comply with the requisites stipulated for eligibility and application procedure.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof Of Residence. |
| 2 | Medical Fitness Certificate. |
| 3 | Declaration By The Applicant. |
| 4 | Certificate Of Secretary, Puducherry Haj Committee. |
How to Apply in Puducherry
Step 1: The interested applicant may request the prescribed format of the application form from the Puducherry Haj Committee.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant may request the prescribed format of the application form from the Puducherry Haj Committee.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to: Puducherry Haj Committee, Door No.1, 3rd Floor, Community Hall, Yanam Vengadasalam Pillai Street, MG Road Area, Near Me…
Offline *The application must be accompanied with a demand draft of ₹10,700/- drawn in favour of the State Haj Committee. The Pilgrim shall send payment in the manner of demand draft on three spells. A demand draft for ₹10,700/- towards advance foreign exchange in favour of the State Haj Committee. A demand draft for ₹61,000/- towards exchange, that is, food and accommodation at Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to be sent to the Haj Committee of India, Mumbai. A demand draft for ₹12,000/- towards air fare to be sent to the Haj Committee of India, Mumbai.
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
An air fare subsidy of ₹24,000/- is provided to each pilgrim selected to participate in the program. <br>