AMPHURI: Saudi Still Issuing Hajj Mujamalah Visas, While Furoda Are Stopped
The proliferation of furoda and mujamalah Hajj promotions amid Saudi Arabia’s decision not to issue non-quota Hajj visas has once again drawn attention. The Indonesian Association of Muslim Hajj and Umrah Organisers (AMPHURI), which oversees travel agencies for special and non-quota Hajj, revealed that furoda visas differ from mujamalah ones.
“The difference between Hajj mujamalah and furoda lies in their sources: mujamalah is issued through official Saudi Arabian government agencies, while furoda comes from personal invitations by members of the Saudi royal family who hold the right to invite anyone for Hajj,” stated Secretary General Zaky Zakaria Anshary on Tuesday (14/4/2026).
He said that, according to information, there have been no furoda Hajj visas sourced from the Saudi royal family since last year. However, mujamalah Hajj visas for this year have already begun the stamping process. This means, he added, that mujamalah Hajj visas are still being issued, similar to what occurred last year.
Zaky explained that both furoda and mujamalah are officially recognised in regulations by both the Indonesian government and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In Indonesia, furoda or mujamalah Hajj visas are regulated under Law No. 14 of 2025 on the Organisation of Hajj and Umrah Worship. Article 18 states that Indonesian Hajj visas consist of quota Hajj visas and non-quota Hajj visas.
“Indonesian citizens who obtain non-quota Hajj visas must depart through Special Hajj Worship Organisers (PIHK) or report the visa and service package to the minister,” said Zaky.
He explained that, according to Article 18, non-quota Hajj visas include mujamalah Hajj visas, furoda Hajj visas, and independent Hajj visas. He emphasised that the illegal Hajj visas referred to by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) and prohibited by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are those not using Hajj visas. For example, work visas (amil), business visas (tijariyah), visit visas (ziarah), tourist visas (siyahiyah), and other non-Hajj visas.
Other visas, such as dakhil visas, are considered illegal by the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah because they require using Hajj visas belonging to local residents or expatriates with iqomah.