Bandar seri begawan: The Ministry of Religious Affairs, through the Haj Affairs Department, has announced that 28 travel agencies have been granted permission to operate Umrah Package services using Saudi Arabian Tourist Visas for the year 2026.

According to Radio Television Brunei, only 10 out of these 28 travel agencies are authorized to operate both Haj and Umrah Package services, specifically using the Umrah Visa and Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa. Individuals interested in performing Haj or Umrah are encouraged to contact these authorized travel agencies directly for their services.

The Haj Affairs Department, part of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, has issued a reminder that travel agencies without the proper permission to operate Haj and Umrah Package services, using either the Umrah Visa or Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa, are prohibited from advertising, offering, or operating Umrah Packages.

For further information, the public is advised to visit the website 'mora.gov.bn' or contact the Haj Affairs Department directly.