Can I go to Medina

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imransiddiqui.jMember12 August 2012 12:02:02

Assalamu-alaykum
I am in Jeddah. My company has stamped and written on my visa page of a passport photocopy says that my iqama is under process. can i go to medina munawarah for ziyarat Please let us know
thanks

gokhanTheConqueror Active member

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gokhanTheConquerorActive member12 August 2012 22:59:47

You can go to Medina with your passport photocopy in your pocket...

JasfurJQ ViP

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JasfurJQViP13 August 2012 06:37:12

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Salam, passport will be acceptable as long as you keep it with you. If your concern is the check point it's normal esp. this coming Eid but their major concern is the traffic and they will be all over the place. So don't worry cuase they know your purpose in medina.

pkmusd Serial expat

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pkmusdSerial expat14 August 2012 08:12:25

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go no issues at all.

desertlifestyle Serial expat

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desertlifestyleSerial expat14 August 2012 09:14:22

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its better dont move without iqama.. wait for iqama and then visit .. some times they create problems. i faced the same ...

pkmusd Serial expat

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pkmusdSerial expat14 August 2012 09:23:26

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desertlifestyle wrote:
its better dont move without iqama.. wait for iqama and then visit .. some times they create problems. i faced the same ...

There is no harm, he already have stamped paper from his company that iqama in progress.

All you ened to do is keep number from someone in your HR who deals with government services thats about it.

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