Hajj, Umrah and Makkah Work & Residence Guide
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Hajj
Hajj — via work visa
For Hajj we run the work-visa process with free consultation and no advance payment; the scope covers flight tickets, Makkah and Arafat permits (tasreeh), hotel accommodation, transport, Turkish meals, guidance and a corporate contract.
- 4,500 USD Residency + work visa for Hajj or work purposes
- 8,500 USD All-inclusive Hajj package flight · hotel · meals · tasreeh
- 25 days Normally in Saudi Arabia extension or shortening possible
Prices and payment
- No advance payment · free consultation
- No deposit · written contract
- Residency + work visa: 4,500 USD
- All-inclusive Hajj package: 8,500 USD
- Contract including e-signature
Duration and travel
- Normally 25 days in Saudi Arabia
- Extension or shortening possible
- Departures from every city
Scope and services
- Flight · hotel · meals · service
- Makkah Tasreeh · Arafat Tasreeh
- First-year Hajj without ihram is possible
- Official ihram Hajj application: from the second year
Support and documents
- WhatsApp group for each pilgrim group
- Elderly/disabled support · no companion requirement for women
- Official documents (TÜRSAB/IATA) will be downloadable
Domestic Hajj applications are planned around valid residency in Saudi Arabia, eligibility, official procedures, quota and season conditions; the process runs smoothly unless there is a legal obstacle.
Frequently asked questions
7 questions
How does the Hajj process start?
It starts with a free consultation; no advance payment is taken. We review your eligibility together and explain clearly how the process works.
What does the service cover and what are the fees?
The residency + work visa fee only is 4,500 USD. The all-inclusive Hajj-purpose package is 8,500 USD: work visa + residency, meals, service, hotel, flight, Arafat Tasreeh and Makkah entry Tasreeh. First-year Hajj without ihram is possible, and the official ihram Hajj application can be made from the second year. The all-inclusive Hajj package normally runs for 25 days in Saudi Arabia; it can be extended or shortened, and departures are available from every city. No deposit is taken. Guiding and the corporate contract are part of the process; the full details are written into the corporate contract.
Can I perform Hajj in my first year?
Yes. First-year Hajj without ihram is possible: the guest does not wear ihram until Arafat, and we arrange the Arafat and Makkah entry tasrihs. The official ihram Hajj application can be made from the second year.
Is acceptance guaranteed?
Yes, God willing. The second-year Hajj application is approved for certain unless there is an age or health issue. Domestic Hajj applications are planned around valid residency in Saudi Arabia, eligibility, official procedures, quota and season conditions.
When is payment made?
There is no advance payment; payment is collected as the process progresses. The scope of the service and the payment terms are set out in the corporate contract.
How do the contract and refunds work?
The contract can be completed including e-signature. Refund terms are set out in the written contract, and the work-visa process runs smoothly under normal conditions. The details are set out in the written contract.
What travel support is provided?
A WhatsApp group is set up for each pilgrim group; elderly and disabled guests receive support; there is no companion requirement for women. Our official documents (TÜRSAB / IATA) will be published as downloadable files.
Working in Makkah
Working in Makkah — work visa and job placement
What we call the work visa is, at its heart, a free-work and residence process: through our own company or our partner companies we arrange your residence in Saudi Arabia - in Makkah, Madinah or any city you choose - and after all procedures are complete we place you in a job in the city you choose. Exam-free professions are our core service: hotel/restaurant/market, driver/logistics and cleaning/maintenance, and we also support exam-based applicants. Visa issuance takes around 30 days on average; no deposit is taken and the first month of accommodation is on the guest.
- 4,500 USD Residency + work visa no advance payment · no deposit
- 2,000 SAR Average income min. 3-month work guarantee in the first 6 months
- 30 days Average visa time ages 22–60 · women and men
Prices and payment
- Residency + work visa: 4,500 USD
- No deposit · no upfront payment
- Flexible payments: part before departure, part after arrival or monthly deductions
- Credit-card instalments · overseas payment possible
Work and income
- Our aim: the wide job opportunities in Saudi Arabia
- Minimum 3-month work guarantee within the first 6 months
- Average 2,000 SAR (it is an average; may be higher or lower)
- Our core service: exam-free professions
- Exam-free fields: hotel/restaurant/market, driver/logistics, cleaning/maintenance
Process and eligibility
- Free-work and residence process
- Residence in Makkah, Madinah or any city you choose
- Residence through our own company or our partner companies
- Job placement in your chosen city after residence and all procedures
- Visa time: around 30 days
- Women and men · ages 22–60
Accommodation and advantages
- First month accommodation on the guest
- Unlimited Umrah after residency · no extra visa needed
- Family reunification possible
Agencies and groups
- Group applications for agencies and companies · corporate bulk offers
- Special group price from 5 people
Process steps
- Application
- Profession eligibility
- Employer
- Contract
- Visa
- Start of work
Frequently asked questions
12 questions
How does the process run?
It is a free-work and residence process: through our own company or our partner companies we arrange your residence in Saudi Arabia - in Makkah, Madinah or any city you choose. Once your residence and all procedures are complete, we place you in a job in the city you choose. The application itself runs in six steps: application, profession eligibility, employer, contract, visa and start of work; at every step the next step is explained clearly.
Which professions can I apply for?
Our core service is exam-free professions: hotel/restaurant/market, driver/logistics and cleaning/maintenance. We also support applicants for exam-based professions; every application runs through eligibility checks.
Is the consultation paid?
No, the first consultation is free; no deposit is taken and no advance payment is requested. Payment is collected as the process progresses.
How long does the visa take?
Visa issuance takes around 30 days on average and can vary with official processing.
Who can apply, and is there an age limit?
Work visa applications are open to women and men aged 22–60. Other eligibility conditions are assessed through official procedures and employer requirements.
Who covers the first month of accommodation?
The guest covers the first month of accommodation.
What are the fees?
The residency + work visa fee is 4,500 USD; it applies to both work and Hajj purposes. For those travelling for Hajj, the all-inclusive package is 8,500 USD. The Hajj package normally runs for 25 days in Saudi Arabia; it can be extended or shortened, and departures are available from every city. There is no upfront payment and no deposit: payments are flexible - part before departure, part after arrival or monthly deductions after arrival - and the plan is agreed case by case in the written contract.
Is there a work guarantee, and what income can I expect?
Yes. Within the first 6 months we employ you ourselves for at least 3 months through our own means and agreements: a minimum 3-month work guarantee, averaging 2,000 SAR. It is an average; it may be higher or lower depending on the case. Beyond that period you benefit freely from the wide job opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
Do you handle group applications for agencies and companies?
Yes; we offer group application solutions for agencies and companies, and a special group price applies from 5 people. For details, reach us on +90 551 715 03 54.
Is a job or a visa guaranteed?
Yes. The work visa is issued for certain unless there is an age, health or legal issue, and job placement is guaranteed unless there is an age, health or legal obstacle. Within the first 6 months, at least 3 months of work is guaranteed; once your residence and all procedures are complete we place you in a job in the city you choose. The details are set out in the written contract.
Is there an unlimited Umrah right after residency?
Yes. A guest who holds residency through a work visa can perform Umrah without limit and at any time; no extra visa is needed. Family reunification is also possible and is one of our most important advantages.
What payment facilities and refund options are there?
Credit-card instalments are available and overseas payment is possible. Refund terms are set out in the written contract, and Umrah and work-visa processes run smoothly under normal conditions. The details are set out in the written contract.
Umrah
Umrah — programmes and prices
The Anne-Babaya Vefa Umrah runs 11–22 November 2026 over 11 days and 10 nights; the Rajab Umrah follows on 9–25 December 2026, the Siyer-i Nebi Umrah on 24 January – 9 February 2027, and the Ramadan Umrah – Quran al-Karim Umrah over around 35 days. Visa and Nusuk fees, half board and visits are included on all programmes.
Umrah from 850 USD
- from 850 USD Road option (Hatay departure) Vefa: 11 days, 10 nights · 3 Umrahs
- from 1,150 USD Flight option (Istanbul departure) Vefa: 4-person room · half board
- 1,250 USD Rajab and Siyer-i Nebi (flight) 16 days, 15 nights · 4-person room
Programme dates
- Vefa: 11–22 November 2026 · 11 days, 10 nights
- Rajab: 9–25 December 2026 · 16 days, 15 nights
- Siyer-i Nebi: 24 January – 9 February 2027 · 16 days, 15 nights
- Ramadan Umrah – Quran al-Karim Umrah: around 35 days · 1,850 USD
Prices and payment
- Road option (Hatay departure): from 850 USD · on all programmes (especially Vefa)
- Flight option (Istanbul departure): from 1,150 USD
- Rajab and Siyer-i Nebi (flight): 1,250 USD
- Prices are per person in a 4-person room · 2/3-person room around +75 USD
- Single room at an extra charge · child discount: under 2: 30%, under 12: 20%
Accommodation and scope
- Vefa: 3 nights Madinah · 7 nights Makkah
- Vefa programme: 3 Umrahs · one Friday in Madinah, one Friday in Makkah
- Makkah: Mahd Al Resala (1.5–2 km from the Kaaba) · Madinah: central area, walking distance
- Half board · visa and Nusuk fees included
- Visits included · service from every city (around +30 USD)
- Daily Siyer lessons included (attendance optional)
- Quran classes in separate women’s and men’s groups
- Itikaf and Laylat al-Qadr included
Discounts and advantages
- Family package · early-booking and loyalty discounts
- Special prices for agencies, groups, distributors and guides
- November Vefa campaign · early-registration advantage for the Ramadan Umrah
Extra services and documents
- VIP transfer · optional visit tours
- No companion requirement for women
- 2027 Umrah catalogue (PDF) to be published
Up to 100 USD per pilgrim: anyone who wishes (customer, distributor company, individual) can earn it; the payment method is flexible and it can be received before travel.
Prices are the per-person figures published in AŞKA YOLCULUK programme materials and can change seasonally. Contact us for current dates and the exact price.
Frequently asked questions
11 questions
How are the prices set, and what is included?
Prices are per person in a 4-person room. The road option (Hatay departure) starts from 850 USD and the flight option (Istanbul departure) from 1,150 USD; the flight price for the Rajab and Siyer-i Nebi programmes is 1,250 USD, and the Ramadan Umrah is 1,850 USD. A 2- or 3-person room adds an average of 75 USD per package, and a single room is available at an extra charge. Visa and Nusuk fees, half board and visits are included; service from every city costs around +30 USD. Payment is flexible according to your preference, and the exact price for your dates and programme is confirmed in writing.
Where do we stay?
On the Vefa programme, 3 nights are spent in central Madinah within walking distance and 7 nights in Makkah at the Mahd Al Resala hotel, about 1.5–2 km from the Kaaba.
Is there a discount for children?
Yes; children under 12 receive a 20% discount and children under 2 receive 30%. The exact amount is confirmed in writing at booking.
How many Umrahs are performed?
The Vefa programme includes 3 Umrahs; one Friday is spent in Madinah and one in Makkah.
Which Umrah programmes are available?
We offer four programmes: the Anne-Babaya Vefa Umrah (11–22 November 2026 · 11 days, 10 nights), the Rajab Umrah (9–25 December 2026 · 16 days, 15 nights), the Siyer-i Nebi Umrah (24 January – 9 February 2027 · 16 days, 15 nights, with daily Siyer lessons) and the Ramadan Umrah – Quran al-Karim Umrah (starts one day before Ramadan and runs until the third day of Eid · around 35 days · itikaf and Laylat al-Qadr included). Contact us for current availability and dates.
Do you work with agencies, groups and guides?
Yes. We work with agencies and groups, and we offer special prices for distributors and guides. Terms are agreed case by case; reach us on +90 551 715 03 54.
What is the referral programme?
Up to 100 USD per pilgrim for referrals that become confirmed bookings. Anyone who wishes (customer, distributor company, individual) can earn it; the payment method is flexible and it can be received before travel. Contact us for terms and details.
When is payment made?
Payment is flexible according to your preference and is agreed with you at booking; no advance payment is required. The plan is set out in writing.
Are there campaigns and discounts?
Yes: a family package is offered; early-booking discounts apply for groups and a loyalty discount is available; the November Vefa campaign is running and the Ramadan Umrah carries an early-registration advantage. The terms are confirmed in writing at booking.
Are VIP transfers and visit tours available?
Yes; programme visits are included in the price. VIP transfers (private vehicle) and optional visit tours are also available.
Are refunds possible?
Yes; refund terms are set out in the written contract, and Umrah processes run smoothly under normal conditions. The details are set out in the written contract.
Source and scope
The information on this page is compiled from published AŞKA YOLCULUK promotional creatives, the Hajj and work visa campaign content and corporate records. Prices, dates and quotas are seasonal; contact us for definitive information.