Ministry of Tourism License No. 214 — Category A · Since 1978
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Licensed Umrah companies in Egypt: how to verify before paying

Every season brings scam stories. 5 practical steps to verify an agency is truly licensed.

Why this matters

What Egyptians search for most isn't price — it's a licensed company. Verification takes minutes and can save you a fortune.

Ask for the license number

Category A is the highest tier and permits Hajj and Umrah. We're licensed No. 214 Category A since 1978.

Check the Egyptian Umrah Portal

Official Umrah booking goes through umrah.eg — only authorized companies can issue visas through it.

A real office and a written contract

Named hotels, nights, room type, inclusions and FX policy — in writing. Always pay at the office.

Reputation and realistic pricing

Look for real video reviews and beware prices far below market.

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