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The Travel Tips Guy
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Having travelled to many countries over the years, I hope to share my experiences and travel tips with you. Subscribe for tips on how to make travelling cheaper, easier and more fulfilling.
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This is the Swissotel Makkah. Its located in the clock tower or using the proper name Abraj Al Bait. Watch this video review to find out what I thought of it and if I'd recommend it for your trip there. Note that this is the Swissotel Makkah and not the nearby Swissotel Al Maqam.
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Do i need MenACWY VACCINE With EVW ?
No.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy JazakallahKhair
great video, jzkh. Successfully got e-visS for myself and my wife. However am having difficulty purchasing an e-visa for my kids, its asking for "dependant application number" which the system is not accepting and gives an error of "Main vistior application data is not valid or not paid". Anyone got any experience with this pls ?
You use the application number of your visa. I think you just use the numbers and not letters if there are any.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy yes tried that, also tried entering wife's application number, am getting error "Main vistior application data is not valid or not paid" . however i have paid and received my e-visa via email.
Have you traveled to other countries in the past 5 years? If yes, please specify * Do we to answer this question while filling application
Yes.
Have you traveled to other countries in the past 5 years? If yes, please specify * Do we have to answer this question while filling application
Yes. To the best of your knowledge.
Salams. Please brother can you answer. Every time i fill the form it says missing "mandotory field missing" but i filled all fields and re checked multiple times. I dont no what else to do. Dod you ever come across this issue?
Same
Check it’s accepted the uploaded images.
Hey, did you know my dad works here?
Really? Awesome.
hey man what do you use to film?
iPhone and Insta360 X3
WARNING - IF YOU COME WITH VISA WAIVER FOR UMRAH THE HEALTH CARE IS NOT FREE. GET UMRAH VISA INSTEAD TRUST ME, I have got issue when I came here high temp and heart rate 2 hospitals and many problems. DO NOT RISK IT, even I paid insurance which I have no clue what I paid for. Just get the umrah visa and ur health care is free 🙌🏻
Yes you are correct healthcare is not included. That’s why you should always make an informed decision and get something that covers your healthcare. It’s quite easy to fall ill in a crowded place.
WARNING - IF YOU COME WITH VISA WAIVER FOR UMRAH THE HEALTH CARE IS NOT FREE. GET UMRAH VISA INSTEAD TRUST ME, I have got issue when I came here high temp and heart rate 2 hospitals and many problems. DO NOT RISK IT, even I paid insurance which I have no clue what I paid for. Just get the umrah visa and ur health care is free 🙌🏻
How early ones need to go to the Haram Shareef to read Salah in the first raw? Jzk
You need to be wearing your Ihram clothing to get near the Kaaba. And going early doesn’t guarantee first row. As people are doing tawaf, they only line up about 20 minutes before salat time. You need to try and be somewhere around the first row during this time and hopefully you can get first row.
Salams brother - thanks for the help. My wife's application went through within minutes, however mine is saying "Send to embassy". Any idea what action to take..?
Have you tried the helpline and email listed on the visa page? If they are no help, you have to options. Apply again or just do visa on arrival when you get there. It will be more expensive but the other visa options will also be expensive.
Tried both. Generic replies and on hold for 2 hours and it cut out. Jzk brother, will try that. May Allah reward you for assisting the ummah
When it’s going through to payment page after putting in the bank details it’s just loading forever saying please wait for payment validation I tried it for hours still the same thing downloaded Google chrome tried on their still the payment is loading do you think it might work if I start the application again ?
If it’s just the payment page failing, try it again. But try a different bank card. The payment part is separate to the application part so won’t make a difference with a new application.
Can someone clarify if they’ve managed to apply for an electronic visa waiver with a non-uk passport but permanent residency status in the uk?
Does only this website charge €41 because when I tried another website it charges a lot more
Always use the Saudi government website for visa applications. Do not use any other third party website.
I am assuming you have to pay £32 for each adult child and infant
It’s $41. For each person adult or child.
I have 2 questions, I would be very grateful if you could help. For a child application, it says it requires “primary visitor request number.” Is this the adults visa number or application number. 2. Under passport picture, I thought it meant a picture of me. So I uploaded that. They have given me confirmation of e-visa. But now after watching your video, I’ve realised they wanted the passport picture. Should I submit another application?
For a Childs application, it is the visa application number that is needed. If they have accepted your visa then I wouldn't worry about it.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Jazakallahu Khayran for your response!
How early before the departure one should apply for the Umrah visa?
You can do so up to 90 days before.
I misread that. For an umrah permit, just apply for it as soon as you know your dates. I applied for it about a month before using the Nusuk app.
Salaam @TheTravelTipsGuy 1. I have very long forename (from passport) starting with Mohammed xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx, what fields should I use as it does not fit the character limit for the first name..- Should I use abbreviations or something? Like Mohammed S B Khan? 2. Are you able to apply for a refund if your application process says "Send to Embassy". Or what should I do - I contacted the embassy via email.
You can add your middle names to the other fields such as second name or other name. Or you can add half the name to first name and the second half to the last name field. For refunds or application queries you can email or call them.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy just commenting for reference , I cancelled the visa application via Mofo and was refunded a few days ago.
I tried to apply for a visa, first time just said send to embassy so thought a glitch. tried using your trick says send to embassy again! Any advice on how i cn solve this, they keep taking my money and not helping solve it. tried emailing and get a generic email response
Theres a phone number on the website you can phone. It is an international number but you can phone via Skype or another cheap international calling provider.
Hi, I also have the same issue, were you able to cancel it(does it say you will get your money back). I have a very long name and was wondering if this caused the issue. Please let me know if you find a solution.
Hey, great review! Can I ask, did you have to leave a deposit for the pool towels? It says 20Euros on their app, I'm just concerned that if i use my bank card out there, i will be charged fees even for a deposit? Can you recall?
I didn't bother using the towels that required a deposit. As the rooms were so close, I simply used the towels from my room.
Love your videos ,you my hero
Is it possible to buy the visa waiver at the airport? Their website is just shocking
Yes you can get a visa on arrival. This is priced higher though.
Seriously this mofa website is so slow and doesn’t progress quickly. I’m from London and has anyone else encountered issues? Just the first page alone filled in and doesn’t let us go to the next stop although it’s all filled in correctly just like your video. Just pauses
Check it’s accepted your photo. I had that causing it to fail to proceed.
How would we do an e waiver for the children? Is there an option to do it as a group? Please advise as I can only find the Evisa video but not for the waiver evisa
Yes you can apply for children. First do adult visas and then when you apply for children, you will need to enter the adults visa number on the form of the child’s.
Could my husband apply for himself, then add myself and our children after?
@@jenshokz Yes
Can you get ZamZam with this visa?
Yes.
Wizzair now fly direct from London Gatwick to Jeddah so that might be more useful than the flight shown here.
theyll be starting in late march. maybe you could do the route one day? regarding security at luton, its been like this for many years now and it will probably stay like this.
@@KofelinaPLit will be from Gatwick.
@@jordirexha3399 lol my bad
Yh I just read
@@KofelinaPL Hoping the Luton works are similar to that of Birmingham i.e. temporary. Whatever they are doing will hopefully make things better and not worse.
Thank you for this, you saved me alot, they do not make it easy, 🙏
Glad it helped!
@@TheTravelTipsGuy brother can I ask also, because of my name do you think they will ask me to prove I am a Muslim? I am traveling for umrah. ( also how does one prove they are Muslim)
@@parisbaten7125 that should not be a problem. They no longer ask you to prove you are a muslim.
This getting abit of a joke now every1 living in these type of hotels why not live in a normal one and save the hotel money and take a poor person u get more sawab for that
Unfortunately these hotels are the only option if you want to stay close to the Haram area. There are other options a short walk away. There are even cheaper options that require a shuttle bus for example Ibis Styles Makkah which is about £18 per night.
@TheTravelTipsGuy Could you make another video on budget hotels near the haram. Personally, I would only sleep and shower in the hotel,so it is pointless to pay silly money on a hotel.
Very informative video. Straight to the point and very well explained. JazakAllah
This website is crap and won’t work and take on to your nerves . You might save some money after spending the whole day but it would drain all of your capabilities
Yes I agree. The website is rubbish. They do have a new version but at the time of recording, the electronic visa waiver option was not available on the new version of the website.
Very informative video. Alhamdulilah I've visited Saudi Arabia twice using WizzAir, and this video reflects my experience almost exactly. Keep an eye out for off-season prices. I once booked STN-OTP-JED-BUD-LTN for £306, only 4 days ahead of travel, with backpack + 10kg carry on(first leg was RyanAir, WizzAir for the rest)
There’s always deals to be had with wizzair especially if you are flexible. When they first launched these routes to Middle East I saw a one way to Dubai for under £30.
I have had a very similar experience with Curve. I have never had issues with using my card abroad, as close as Ireland, and as far a Canada. When I landed in Saudi Arabia, I paid for the visa on arrival with my curve card. The airport staff said my card was declined, and without an internet connection at the time(Jeddah airport Wifi sucks), I couldn't check the app. On the third attempt, the card went through. A few days later, I find that the first transaction actually went through, second transaction was charged and refunded, and third one went through. I then turned to Curve to try dispute that transaction for about 3 months now and to no avail. Spent a lot of effort and time contacting them through their in-app customer support and emails. All of this effort to get back £83.06. A lot of the curve features really appeal to me, and I've used my curve card for 99% of my card transactions for 6.5 years, and have spent well over 6 figures in that time between work and personal expenses. All that 'loyalty' for nothing it seems.
Asalamualykum brother, have you gone through immigrations at budapest? Please advice i will be travelling same route with wizz
Yes you need to pass through immigration and exit the airport so that you can then take the next flight as if you’re a new passenger.
Do you need to do this even if you don't have checked in bag?
Very good detailed video. Jzk
You’re welcome!
Excellent review. Thanks for sharing. I’m collecting Avios but I don’t live near an airport where BA operates. What are your suggestions?
Try Qatar. They fly to most places and you can use your avios with them.
damn mate, me being Turkish but can't agree more, today 7th September 2024 my flight is from Zurich to Antalya, scheduled at 19:00 but guess what the departure is 21:35 now. do you know whether i can get partial refund if the delay were to exceed 3 hrs ?
If the landing time is more than 3 hours later than the scheduled arrival time, you are entitled to compensation under EU261 regulation. You should be able to submit a claim to them. Only reason they may be able to get out of paying is if the delay was not caused by them e.g. weather, ATC delay, etc.
Salaam bro, when I’m applying for the EVW, it doesn’t state that it covers Umrah. Please see below: An EVW lets you visit the KSA for up to 6 months for: Tourism Business Study Medical treatment The EVW is for a single entry, so you will need a new one every time you visit the KSA. An EVW cannot be used to: Work and hajj
Even though it doesn’t state it, you can perform Umrah as that comes under the category of tourism.
It won't let me choose the add countries visited in last 5 years option
Try a different browser. Otherwise you can take the risk and skip it and see if it issues the visa.
How long does it take to receive the visa?
Usually instant.
Salam When i click on the duration of stay it only gives me the option of 180 days. Now ive gotten the evw it sayd valid for 3 months but duration of stay says 180 days. I inputted my arrival and departure dates and it still only gives the option of 180 days in the duration of stay section. Will this be an issue? Jzk
180 days is the max you can stay. It will default to that when you put your dates in so nothing to worry about.
Thanks, man. I have just received my Curve card and, after watching your video, I think I won't activate it. I'll stick with Starling.
Good choice. Starling or Monzo or chase are good alternatives.
Salam. This is helpful, to the point. Question : Do you need to get travel insurance with this E-Waiver?- Do they ask/check? planning for ummrah on this visa. Are you able yo enter Rawdah on this visa? / Nusuk
Travel insurance isn’t required although you may still want to get it just in case you need to use their health facilities. You can book a rawda slot once you have your visa number. Don’t forget to also book an umrah permit on the nusuk app too.
Salam brother, this is one of the hardest visas to apply for because their websites are a mess !! I’m unable to upload any pictures because it keeps saying “photo must have white background and in uniform” ?! They are with white backgrounds and what does the uniform mean ?? Jzk
I can only think uniform probably means it needs to be a square image or a standard sized image. I had an issue where it complained about the size so I sent it to myself via WhatsApp which reduced the size and that worked.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy thank you so much ! I will definitely try this
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh brother, I was looking for reviews on hotels as I am going umrah inshallah with my husband. This would be our first umrah or “holiday” as a married couple. So was looking for something that was nearby and pleasant looking. From uk London. I wanted to know as you mentioned Sofitel is more Morden but also said you have stayed at Dar al Iman. What would you recommend?
For medina try the Sofitel and Hilton. Dar Al Iman is ok but for two people you can find better and closer options.
Jazakallah brother. Do you Have any suggestions for Makkah? We was looking at swisstotel in the clock tower, fairmont and Jabal Omar hayyatt regency
@@nadiakhan973 I stayed at the Swissotel in the clock tower due to it being a good price and location. Any of the hotels in the clock tower are a good location. The Intercontinental also has a prime location, probably better than the clock tower. The Jabal Omar area is set further back and therefore requires a longer(still relatively short) walk to the Haram.
@@TheTravelTipsGuyjazakallah brother.
Can you pick the date when you want to e visa to start.
Yes.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Thanks Top G.
This is exactly the video I’ve been needing, will be taking my first solo trip abroad to Budapest for 4 nights in November flying with Wizz air, slightly nervous and a tad worried as 90% of reviews online aren’t the best 😂 however you answered a fair few questions that I simply couldn’t find anywhere else at all online. So thank you! 🙏
Also just whilst I’m here I have an odd question. At any point in the days weeks months etc of you checking in via the app. Did it ever say your check in was the day after your flight? For some reason my check in times for both flights are showing as 24 hours after the flights have left. So I’m also concerned regarding that 😂
Glad the video helped. I’ve not noticed any bug as you describe. Best to check 1) app 2) website 3) pdf ticket Check which one is different. It could just be a glitch in whatever is displaying the incorrect check in time.
THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO, SO HELPFUL AND GOT IT IN FEW MINUTES
Glad it helped!
How much did it cost ? Per person
Salam brother, hope you are well with this Visa are you able to get any Zam Zam water back or are there restrictions in regards to bringing any back please let me know. Thank you
No restrictions with the visa. I have heard some airlines applying their own rules on zamzam water and adding additional restrictions. Some saudi airline staff seem to think that you can’t bring it on a tourist visa but that is incorrect.
Brother can you tell me where you got changed into your ihram before reaching the miqat point Jzk
I went to medina first so got changed into Ihram there. If I were to go Makkah first then I would’ve got changed into my Ihram in Budapest.
So i completed the application and they didnt email me the ewv paperwork and took payment. I saw this video afterwards and saw what you mentioned was wondering what should i do in this situation?
Firstly try the inquiry for applied requests section on this page visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index. If that doesn't work, try contacting the support line +966920011114 or emailing them customercare@mofa.gov.sa.
Jazak Allahu khairan for your informative video. It's a lot of hassle having to check in again on the way. I would need a suitcase on my return, too, so might be better going with Saudi. I prefer going Medina first, so would want the train to connect from the airport. Landing at North terminal is a hassle.
Yes it can make sense to take Saudi or another full service carrier.