Every devout person hopes to one day have the opportunity to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. Every year, millions of people take advantage of All inclusive cheap umrah packages to travel to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to perform the rituals of the minor pilgrimage since it is both a sunnah and a very gratifying experience.

We have you covered if this is your first time performing Umrah and you need help navigating an online booking system designed specifically for non-Muslim pilgrims.

Maqam Portal.

Muslims from all over the world can easily apply for Cheap December Umrah Packages from the comfort of their own homes by using the Maqam site, an official platform for the "online Umrah application system" run by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Umrah travellers now have more alternatives than ever before thanks to the proliferation of online travel agencies (OTAs) and platforms that have been vetted by the relevant authorities.

Benefits of using the Maqam portal.

The Maqam portal essentially functions as a Global Distribution System (GDS) for Umrah visitors, providing them with;

• Bookings, rates, and links between services.
• The provision of products and services.

Useful for booking flights, lodging, and transportation. Meanwhile, licenced tour operators and OTAs advertise themselves to Umrah visitors through the Maqam platform.

Umrah booking through the platform for foreign pilgrims.

1. For starters, head on over to https://maqam.gds.haj.gov.sa/Home/OTAs to check out the Maqam portal. 

2. Pick your preferred travel agency from the approved list and move on to the next section.

3. register for an account on the company's website you've chosen to book your Umrah with.

4. Launch the Umrah Travel Application and/or Website.

5. Please include the following with your online Umrah booking through the platform:

a. Photos of the traveler's complete frontal face, passport size.
b. A passport that is valid for travel for at least six months after the application is submitted.
c. Proof that you've had all of the required vaccinations for your destination.
d. A current Umrah visa (d).
e. The schedule of your vacation.
f. Documentation that covers the whole cost of your trip to and stay in Haramain.

6. Provide the necessary information about your travel, including;

a. Date of departure and date of arrival.
b. List the airports you plan to fly into.
c. How long you intend to spend at both Makkah and Madinah.
d. Please state if Makkah or Madinah will be your first stop. 

7. To simplify your Umrah trip, it is recommended that you book your hotel and airline in advance. It is also one of the requirements for the embassy to approve your application for an Umrah visa. Therefore, for all your travel and lodging needs, pick a hotel and airline that best fits your budget. 

8. Fill out your profile with the required information. To give just one example;

a. Your full given name and surname.
b. Your birth date.
c. Citizenship.
d. Permanent Residency (if you are currently living in another nation).
e. Country or region of birth.
f. A certificate of Shahadah (if you go by a name other than "Muslim"), etc.

9. Select the payment option you prefer and continue to step 9. Visas for the Umrah, plane tickets, and hotel rooms can all be reserved and paid for with plastic.

10. Complete your application in its entirety and check it thoroughly for mistakes before submitting it online. 

11. Following the submission of your Umrah visa application, you must visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' official website and enter the required information to receive your Umrah visa.

So, that's how non-Muslims can reserve a spot on the Maqam platform for an Umrah trip.