What Is an Umrah Plus Hajj Package? A Complete Guide

An Umrah plus Hajj package (paket umroh plus haji in Indonesian) refers to two things. The first is the Special Hajj program (Haji Khusus, or Haji Plus) run by Special Hajj Operators (Penyelenggara Ibadah Haji Khusus, PIHK), with a wait of 5-9 years. The second is a combination package in which pilgrims register for a Special Hajj place and go on Umrah first while they wait for their Hajj turn to arrive.

Key Takeaways

• "Umrah plus Hajj" often refers to Special Hajj (Haji Plus), a Hajj program run by licensed private PIHK operators with an official quota from the government.
• The wait for Special Hajj is much shorter than for regular Hajj, about 5-9 years compared with decades.
• The term is also used for a combination package, in which you register for a Special Hajj place while performing Umrah first in the same year.
• The initial deposit for Special Hajj is set by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) at USD 4,000, paid straight into the account of the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) through an official sharia bank, not into a travel agency's account.
• Always verify the operator's legal status by checking for an active PIHK and PPIU (Umrah operator) license in the Ministry of Religious Affairs' official system before you register or pay anything.

Introduction

The phrase "Umrah plus Hajj package" turns up often in searches by Indonesian Muslims, but its meaning is often confusing. Some people link it to the Special Hajj or Haji Plus program, while others understand it as a package that combines an Umrah trip with registering for a Hajj place at the same time. The two understandings are actually related, and both are worth knowing for prospective pilgrims.

This article explains what an Umrah plus Hajj package is, how it differs from regular Hajj, current cost ranges and wait times, its pros and cons, and tips for choosing an official and safe operator.

What Is an Umrah Plus Hajj Package?

In general, the term Umrah plus Hajj package refers to two contexts that people often mix up:

1. Special Hajj (Haji Plus): a Hajj program run by a Special Hajj Operator (PIHK), a private travel agency that holds an official license from the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs. The program uses a special quota of about 8 percent of the national Hajj quota, so the wait is much shorter than for regular Hajj, which the government manages entirely.

2. A combination package of Umrah and Hajj place registration: a strategy in which prospective pilgrims pay an initial deposit to get a Special Hajj place number (Nomor Porsi), while still performing Umrah in the same year to fill the waiting period and to prepare physically and mentally before their Hajj departure arrives.

Understanding both meanings matters so that prospective pilgrims do not misread an offer from a travel agency when they look for information on an Umrah plus Hajj package.

Differences Between Regular Hajj, Special Hajj and Furoda Hajj

1. Regular Hajj

Run entirely by the government through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, with lower costs but a very long wait, which can reach decades depending on the pilgrim's home province.

2. Special Hajj (Haji Plus)

Run by licensed private PIHK operators, with more premium facilities such as star-rated hotels closer to the Masjid al-Haram and the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid Nabawi), a smaller ratio of guides to pilgrims and a shorter period of worship than regular Hajj.

3. Furoda Hajj (Mujamalah)

Uses an invitation visa issued directly by the Saudi Arabian government, outside Indonesia's national quota. This route allows departure in the same year without queuing, but at a much higher cost than either Special Hajj or regular Hajj.

Why Do Many Pilgrims Choose to Combine Umrah and Special Hajj?

1. Filling the Wait with Meaningful Worship

A Special Hajj wait of 5-9 years often feels long to prospective pilgrims who already long for the Holy Land. Going on Umrah first is a way to fill that waiting period with worship that remains highly spiritual.

2. Physical and Mental Preparation Before Hajj

An Umrah trip gives a real sense of the weather, the walking distances around the mosques, the rhythm of worship and how the body acclimatizes to the Saudi environment. This experience helps pilgrims feel better prepared physically when the much longer and denser Hajj rituals arrive.

3. Efficient Financial Planning

By paying for a Special Hajj place early, pilgrims lock in their place in the queue and have time to pay off the Hajj costs in installments, while still being able to plan a separate budget for an Umrah trip according to their own finances.

Supporting Data and Facts

Under the latest regulation, the regular Hajj wait is now relatively uniform across provinces because the quota calculation has changed to a basis of waiting-list proportion instead of the Muslim population per province, so the estimated regular Hajj wait reaches 26.4 years nationally (Source: Decree of the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Republic of Indonesia (KMHU) No. 6 of 2025).

Special Hajj through the PIHK route, meanwhile, offers a much more moderate wait of about 5 to 9 years, depending on the dynamics of the annual quota.

In terms of quota, the Special Hajj allocation is set at about 8 percent of the national Hajj quota, as regulated in Law No. 8 of 2019 on the Organization of Hajj and Umrah, with the realized special pilgrim quota in 2023 recorded at 17,680 people.

For registration, Kemenag sets the initial Special Hajj deposit at USD 4,000, paid directly into the account of the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) through a sharia Hajj Fee Deposit Receiving Bank (BPS-BPIH), not into a travel agency's own account, as a way of protecting pilgrims' funds.

Kemenag has also set the minimum reference cost of one Special Hajj package at USD 8,000 as a floor, so no PIHK may sell a package below that value.

In practice, the cost of Special Hajj with premium facilities such as a 5-star hotel and direct flights can range from USD 11,500 to more than USD 16,000 per pilgrim, depending on service class and year of departure.

Pros and Cons of an Umrah Plus Hajj Package

Pros:

• A much shorter wait than regular Hajj, so pilgrims have a chance to go while still in top physical condition.
• More premium facilities, including hotels closer to the main worship areas.
• A chance to fill the Hajj waiting period with Umrah while preparing physically and mentally.
• The initial deposit is protected because it is paid directly into the state's official account, not a travel agency's account.

Cons:

• Costs are much higher than regular Hajj, so it takes careful financial planning.
• There is still a wait, even if shorter, so it is not an instant solution for anyone who wants to go in the same year.
• The final total cost is only set in the year of departure and follows exchange rate swings and Kemenag policy, so there is a risk of price increases.
• Extra care is needed when choosing a PIHK, because not every operator has the same track record and credibility.

Tips for Choosing the Right Umrah Plus Hajj Package

1. Make sure the travel agency holds both licenses, a PPIU for Umrah and a PIHK for Special Hajj, so the whole journey is managed legally by the same entity.
2. Verify the license status through Kemenag's official apps, such as Pusaka, Umrah Cerdas or Haji Satu, before you make any payment.
3. Make sure the initial deposit goes into an official BPS-BPIH account, not a personal account or a travel company's account, to protect your funds.
4. Ask about the payment schedule and the policy on cost increases in the year of departure so there are no financial misunderstandings later.
5. Plan Umrah and Hajj separately but together, for example by paying for a Hajj place early while saving specifically for an Umrah trip within your means.

Official Supporting Data

• The national regular Hajj wait reaches 26.4 years under KMHU No. 6 of 2025, which changed the basis for calculating provincial quotas (Source: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Republic of Indonesia).
• The Special Hajj quota is set at about 8 percent of the national Hajj quota, as mandated by Law No. 8 of 2019 on the Organization of Hajj and Umrah.
• The official initial Special Hajj deposit is set at USD 4,000, paid directly into the BPKH account through an official partner sharia bank connected to the Kemenag system.
• The minimum reference cost of Special Hajj is set by Kemenag at USD 8,000 as the lowest package price a PIHK may offer prospective pilgrims.

FAQ About Umrah Plus Hajj Packages

1. What is the difference between Umrah plus Hajj and regular Hajj? Regular Hajj is run entirely by the government with a wait of decades, while the program often called "Umrah plus Hajj," or Special Hajj, is run by licensed private PIHK operators with a much shorter wait of about 5-9 years.

2. Does an Umrah plus Hajj package mean performing Umrah and Hajj together in one trip? Not always. The term more often refers to Special Hajj itself, or to a strategy of registering for a Special Hajj place while performing Umrah first in a different year, rather than a single combined trip at the same time.

3. How much does it cost to start registering for Special Hajj? The official initial deposit is set by Kemenag at USD 4,000, paid directly into the BPKH account through an official sharia bank, on top of the PIHK's administrative fees.

4. How long is the Special Hajj wait now? The current estimated Special Hajj wait is about 5 to 9 years, depending on the dynamics of the annual quota and the time of registration.

5. Can the initial Special Hajj deposit be forfeited if the pilgrim is unable to go? No. The place number can be transferred directly to an heir, or the money can be withdrawn through an official cancellation process under Kemenag regulations.

Final Conclusion

An Umrah plus Hajj package, whether understood as Special Hajj or as a strategy combining Umrah with registering for a Hajj place, essentially offers a middle path for prospective pilgrims who want certainty about when they will go without waiting decades as with regular Hajj. With a more reasonable wait, more premium facilities and fund protection regulated directly by the state, the program is becoming a more popular choice.

Even so, choosing a PIHK and PPIU that are truly official and experienced remains the key to a process that runs safely and as expected, from registering for a place through to departure.

Want a deeper understanding of Umrah plus Hajj package schemes that fit your family's finances and needs? Talk directly with the Maheer Travel team for a transparent explanation of Special Hajj place registration, Umrah schedules and cost simulations that match your departure plans.