Explanation

Substitution cases shall be considered by a committee constituted by the Minister in respect of those successful applicants only,

Who cannot proceed for Hajj either due to death, serious illness or any other unavoidable reason, as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry,

Subject to provision of an Affidavit with regard to their blood relation/family member etc. against nominated person for substitution.

In case of affixation of visa for a substitute, visa charges shall be deducted.

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Welfare staff will be deputed to KSA on a service visa provided by the Saudi authorities.

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Muavineen-e-Hujjaj and members of the Hajj Medical Mission (HMM) shall be selected through a transparent competitive process carried out by third party.

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For every 1000 Hujjaj, 1 doctor and 2 paramedics will be deputed.

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For every 100 Hujjaj, 1 non-medical welfare staff member will be deputed as per the Saudi Taleemat.

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Unless extended by the competent authority i.e. Secretary, MoRA&IH, under special circumstances or valid reasons to be recorded in writing as per SOPs laid down in guidelines

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Mandatory health conditions for Hujjaj as per the Saudi Taleemat shall be adhered to, and only those persons will be allowed to proceed on Hajj who fulfill the health requirements as laid down in the Saudi Taleemat.

Moreover, terminally ill patients will not be allowed to proceed for Hajj.

MoRA&IH shall issue the guidelines in this regard