Documents required to obtain an “Umra” license were announced

The Committee on Religious Affairs has released the list of documents necessary for the organization and conduct of "Umra" events.

This follows the recent decision by the Cabinet of Ministers on October 12, regarding improvements in "Umra" organization measures. The Committee on Religious Affairs is the designated licensing authority for this purpose.

Below is the list of required documents to obtain an "Umra" license:

Application containing:

• Legal entity's name and organizational legal form, location (postal address), and address of the place of activity, TIN, bank account details of the license applicant, agreement to comply with licensing requirements and conditions.
• Full name, birth year, address, and passport (ID card) information of the head and employees of the business entity.

1. Payment Document confirming the deposit of 1 million US dollars to the "Ziyarat" fund of the Committee on Religious Affairs.
2. Copy of Contract with the Office of Muslims of Uzbekistan, for involving a group leader with religious knowledge during the "Umra" events.
3. Copy of Agreement with a licensed partner organization from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the provision of "Umra" services.
4. Cooperation Agreement with the airline(s) for the transportation of pilgrims and implementation of flights.
5. Facility Information shows that the business entity operates in a modern, well-equipped building capable of providing quality services.
6. Insurance Policy confirming the civil liability insurance of the business entity.

Application fee: 3 times the Basic Calculation Amount (BCA).

State duty for license issuance: 10 times the BHM.

Additionally, the fine for violating licensing laws related to the provision of Umrah pilgrimage services is set at 200 times the BCA (approximately 75 million soums).