November 21 - December 1, 2024

Qadian 2024

A spiritual journey back to the birthplace of Jama'at, a joint initiative of the National Waqf-e-Nau Department, MKA USA & Majlis Atfalul Ahmadiyya (Registration Ended)

Journey Begins Inshallah in

Visit Highlights

The Waqf-e-Nau Department USA, in collaboration with MKA USA and Atfal USA, is thrilled to announce an upcoming trip to Qadian, India, scheduled for November 21 to December 1, 2024. We invite all Waqifeen-e-Nau boys aged 12 and above to join us for this historic and blessed journey. This trip offers a unique opportunity to visit the birthplace of the Promised Messiah (as) and reconnect with our spiritual roots. Participants will have the chance to explore the early sites significant to the rise of Ahmadiyyat and meet the Qadian Jama'at. By witnessing and experiencing the humble beginnings of our community, Waqifeen-e-Nau will strengthen their resolve and deepen their bond with Jama'at and Khilafat. The itinerary includes exploring the historic sites of Qadian and sightseeing in Delhi, Amratsar, Hoshiarpur, and nearby cities in India. We look forward to embarking on this spiritual journey together.

Eligibility Criteria:

Waqifeen-a-Nau Boys, Khuddam & Atfal (over the age of 12) with valid Passports - (Must be 12 by 11/21/2024)

Citizens of all nationalities legally residing in the US are eligible to apply. For More details on eligibility chart, check out the Eligibility Chart in FAQs or click the Image to the right to view

Minors 12 years old and over (12-17 Years old on or by December 1st, 2024), must provide signed travel consent form from both parents or legal guardians.

Must be able to travel as group and stay for the entirety of the trip

Families of Waqifeen-e-Nau/Khuddam/Atfal are not permitted to apply – This event is only opened for Waqifeen-e-Nau/Khuddam/Atfal and accompanying fathers (if approved) - A father or legal guardian who want to accompany their minor child can be a Nasir

Have a valid Passport/Travel Document that is valid for 6 months from the travel date. Applicants with the Passports expiring before May 30th, 2025 would not be eligible to apply unless they renew their passports asap

Able to self-fund the entire trip

Registration is Now Closed

Registration is required. Please click the Register Now Button. Registration Ends on July 5, 2024

Registration has EndedWhats's Next

The Road Map to Qadian

Details about the various stages of the process

Terms, Conditions & Cost

All visitors must adhere to these terms & conditions & understand the cost structure

Cost of the Tour:

  • The tour is self-funded & all expenses for the trip must be borne by the Applicant with no travel subsidy available.
  • However, MKA USA is working on a “Big Brother” program where those who have the means to sponsor a tour in full or partial can add funds for assistance. Please reach out to Sadr Sahib MKA USA or review FAQs.
  • The total may change based on where you live and other factors involved. You should estimate around $1800 – $2200 per person in a total cost with the following estimated breakdown:
Cost (in USD) Description Payable To Due on
$350 Logistical Expenses in India (travel, food etc) AMI within 3 Days of Registering
$160 Approximate Visa Cost Indian Embassy At the time of Visa Application
$1300-$1700 Approximate Airfare Cost * AMI within 3 days of Visa Issuance
* Approximate Airfare Cost is calculated from the following Hubs as a reference point (New York, Washington DC, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles)

* Air Ticket Cost is based on Today’s group fare non-refundable rate to accommodate the same/similar Arrival and Departure Time in India and is subject to change
  • A non-refundable registration fee of $350.00 must be paid to the USA Jama’at within 3 days of receiving the approval email. This fee will cover all logistical expenses in India including buses, transportation, accommodation, tickets to respective sights, meals, administrative costs, and any apparel. The fee is only refundable if the Indian Embassy rejects Visa. This fee is also subject to change based on currency conversion rates or unforeseen charges. Any unused funds will be refunded after the tour. Inshallah.

Terms & Conditions:

  • All Applicants must register for the event online. Registration will close on July 5th, 2024.
  • Registration does NOT guarantee your reservation or participation for the tour. All applications are subject to approval by the National Tour Committee –  A decision email will be sent to the applicants no later than July 10th, 2024 Inshallah.
  • Registration signup will be closed after 100 members have registered for the event so it is based on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  • You must be eligible under the terms defined in the ‘Eligibility Criteria” section
  • A non-refundable registration fee of $350.00 must be paid to the National Waqf-e-Nau within 3 days of receiving the approval email. This fee will cover all logistical expenses in India including buses, transportation, accommodation, tickets to respective sights, meals, administrative costs, and WN apparel. The fee is only refundable if the Indian Embassy rejects Visa. This fee is also subject to change based on currency conversion rates or unforeseen charges
  • Your application will be considered withdrawn if the payment is not made in time. Please note that you can only pay online at the provided link via Credit/Debit Card or Bank Account at Chanda Portal. No cash or personal checks are accepted.
  •  All travelers must travel as a group and must leave India on or by December 1st, 2024. Per Markaz’s direction, members are not allowed to stay extra days in India unless prior approval is obtained from Markaz.
  • Tickets cannot be purchased individually. Tickets must be bought by working with a designated Travel Agent and paid through the Jama’at Travel liasion for this event. More information will be shared once visas are issued.
  • In some cases, if vaccination is required, please note that the vaccination charges are the responsibility of the person applying. please get further medical advice from your primary care doctor regarding your trip.
  • Travel Health Insurance is also recommended. We do not recommend one agency over another. Please do your homework
  • National Waqf-e-Nau Dept USA is not responsible for any money lost due to Visa Rejection, Trip Interruption, or for any reason not listed here.
  • You must adhere to the safeguarding policy as well as sign certain documents relieving USA Jama’at of any liability.
  • By registering for this tour,  you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in writing or verbally communicated to the participants.

I Registered, What’s Next?

  • We have received an overwhelming number of registrations for the Qadian 2024 and approximately 100 members can go who are 100% committed and have planned time off from School or Work.
  • If you have not read the FAQs and Additional Resources Section, please do so Now.
  • If we have reached out to you asking for a missing passport detail or any other correction, you must respond.
  • Jama’at will review all registrations and will inform you if you are Conditionally Approved to go to the Trip with further instructions.
  • There is also going to be a Waitlist Quota added in case an individual has an issue obtaining the Visa in a timely manner (More info later)
  • If you are not fully committed or do not know whether you will go or not, you must inform us as we are denying a significant number of registrants and by you not fully committed would take a blessed opportunity away from them. If you are thinking that I will just get the Visa and not go with the group, this will not be allowed as we reserve the right to work with Indian Consulate to cancel your visa which may also have a negative impact on any future travels to India. 

I am approved, what are the next steps?

  • Upon approval, you information is sent to India Jama’at for a Sponsor Letter that will accompany your application.
  • You must start collecting supporting document that needs to go with your application (i.e; financial statement, parents/grand-parents information, work/school history etc)
  • Each Applicant must apply for Visa no later than July 15th, 2024. – This process can easily take up to 4 months.
  • Visa Cost will vary based on the Citizenship but for US Citizens it’s about $160. The visa fees are non-refundable and are the applicant’s own responsibility. For more visa related questions, you can directly check these links;
  • Waqfeen-e-Nau will then need to apply online on their own for the Indian Visa with the supporting documents. Waqf-e-Nau Dept will guide applicants with the process and more details will be shared here:; Coming Soon
  • Applicants need to apply online on their own for the Indian Visa with the supporting documents. National Waqf-e-Nau Dept will guide applicants with the process
  • Applicants of Pakistani Origin have extra paperwork to fill out along with some additional documentation that they need to provide
  • As outlined in the Eligibility Criteria, citizens of any country legally residing in the US can apply for the Visa. Even Pakistani Passport holders residing in the US can apply and get the Visit Visa. However, anyone with a Valid Pakistani passport must apply on their Pakistani Passport – even if the applicant holds Dual US and Pakistani Citizenship.
  • Waqfe-Nau Dept will guide applicants with the information they need to apply for the visa including the kind of visa to apply for, sponsor information, contact information for each city etc.

Be a Big Brother: If you would like to sponsor partially or in full a Tifl or a Khadim’s tour who does not have means to pay, please reach out to Sadr Sahib MKA USA.

Email Sadr MKA

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review these FAQs before asking us a Question

This event is primarily catered for Waqfeen-e-Nau boys (ages 12 & over) but is opened for non-Waqfeen-e-Nau Khuddam and Atfal as well as Ansar if accompanying a minor child (12+). Non Waqifeen-e-Nau Atfal & Khuddam should register after they are sure they can go. 

  • The tour is self-funded & all expenses for the trip must be borne by the Applicant with no travel subsidy available.
  • However, MKA USA is working on a "Big Brother" program where those who have the means to sponsor a tour in full or partial can add funds for assistance. Please reach out to Sadr Sahib MKA USA or review FAQs.
  • The total may change based on where you live and other factors involved. You should estimate around $1800 - $2200 per person in a total cost with the following estimated breakdown:
Cost (in USD) Description Payable To Due on
$350 Logistical Expenses in India (travel, food etc) AMI within 3 Days of Registering
$160 Approximate Visa Cost Indian Embassy At the time of Visa Application
$1300-$1700 Approximate Airfare Cost * AMI within 3 days of Visa Issuance
* Approximate Airfare Cost is calculated from the following Hubs as a reference point (New York, Washington DC, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles)

* Air Ticket Cost is based on Today's group fare non-refundable rate to accommodate the same/similar Arrival and Departure Time in India and is subject to change
  • A non-refundable registration fee of $350.00 must be paid to the USA Jama'at within 3 days of receiving the approval email. This fee will cover all logistical expenses in India including buses, transportation, accommodation, tickets to respective sights, meals, administrative costs, and any apparel. The fee is only refundable if the Indian Embassy rejects Visa. This fee is also subject to change based on currency conversion rates or unforeseen charges. Any unused funds will be refunded after the tour. Inshallah.

The airfare cost is given as an estimate since Ticket prices will vary based on your originating airport or hub – Waqf-e-Nau Dept does not recommend that we buy tickets without securing the Visas first and that process may take some time. Refundable fares are usually 2 to 3 times higher than normal fares and are not advised due to the increased cost.

Total cost is estimated and prices are not guaranteed hence ticket fares can go higher or lower at the time of purchase. Total estimated cost also includes some unforeseen expenses. If total expenses incurred are less than anticipated then a refund of the difference can be issued after the trip but is at sole discretion of National Waqf-e-Nau Dept. 

No, you cannot - even if you are getting a much cheaper flight. MKA USA & National Waqf-e-Nau Dept are working with airlines to get the best group fare for all members. You must purchase your ticket through Waqf-e-Nau Dept and our designated travel agency

Even though you don’t need a Visa to travel to India, you still need to register for the Event and pay Logistical Expenses of $350. However, your ticket and duration of the stay is not constrained like other applicants. Though, you would still need to arrive on same/similar time as rest of the members.

See Overall Process here:

As detailed out in the Eligibility Section, per Embassy requirement if you hold a valid Pakistani passport, you must apply on that. There is no exception to this rule. However, you must travel with both Passports as your US Passport is your key to getting back to the States. Again, see the “ELIGIBILITY CRIERIA” Section on this page for more details.

 

As detailed out in the Eligibility Section, per Embassy requirement if you hold a valid Pakistani passport, you must apply on that. There is no exception to this rule. However, you must travel with both Passports as your US Passport is your key to getting back to the States. Again, see the “ELIGIBILITY CRIERIA” Section on this page for more details.

 

 

Yes. You must Register. By having an Indian visa does not allow you to travel with us. You must register, then get approved if you meet the eligibility. Also, you must inform us what type of Visa you have and if there are any restrictions on your Visa. Please email us after you register at wn.qadian.2024@ahmadiyya.us

You must fly into New Delhi airport with the group. You cannot travel to Pakistan first and cross the border by road or fly to another airport in India

Yes, you can but you need to seek prior approval by emailing us - as well as you are responsible for paying any extra cost associated with this travel arrangement. However, your arrival and departure from New Delhi must sync with the group (if possible)

Yes, once you get your visa, you need to provide a scanned copy of your Passport biometric page, your Indian Visa and a passport size color picture. You would need to email those to wn.qadian.2024@ahmadiyya.us

No, these dates of November 21-December 1st, 2024 are final as per communicated by Qadian Jamaat. Our actual dates in India are November 23rd, 2024 -- December 1st, 2024 - However, due to the time zone difference, our travel must start on the evening of November 21st, 2024 to arrive India by November 23rd, 2024.

You should immediately contact us by emailing at wn.qadian.2024@ahmadiyya.us

You get a copy of the registration form so you should go over one more time to ensure you have correct information with correct spellings

No, this event is only opened to Waqifeen-e-Nau ages 12 & Over including non-Waqifeen-e-Nau Khuddam and Atfal over the age of 12 years (you must be 12 on or before the travel date of November 21st, 2024)

Yes, you can request the Passport back without withdrawing your Visa application. However, you must submit the original Passport with the application and once your application is approved, send the passport back for it to be stamped. More details on the visa process will be shared soon with those approved.

No, you cannot - you must stay with the group and at the lodging provided by the India Jamaat. 

Yes, it is required - if you are a minor (ages 12-17), you must have the consent form signed. Please see this. 

Please have this signed by both parents/legal guardians and email it to wn.qadian.2024@ahmadiyya.us  after you have received the approval email from Jama'at (Not Registration confirmation as outlined here)

 

Since you are traveling as a group, the answer is No. You must stay with your group all the time. However, case by case permission can be granted with the permission of hosting Qadian Jamaat thru Jama'at USA. Please note, there is a very rare chance of you getting such approval.

Please mention those on the Registration form and share the details via email to wn.qadian.2024@ahmadiyya.us once you received the approval email. As this is an international trip, National WN Dept cannot guarantee that you request can be accommodated. 

Yes. We have implemented a USA Jama'at official safeguarding policy, and all chaperones will sign that policy as part of the travel.

Please reach out to sadr@mkausa.org if you would like to sponsor a trip for a Khadim or a Tifl (Not Ansar) who would like to go but do not have means to pay for the entire trip. MKA USA under the guidance of Sadr Sahib Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya will distribute anyone seeking assistance.

There is NO Travel Subsidy available as it is a self-funded trip. However, there is a chance that thru MKA USA, younger Atfal & Khuddam who may have difficulty to afford can reach out to Sadr Sahib MKA USA to see if we have any "Big Brother" Sponsors.

Please email at wn.qadian.2024@ahmadiyya.us if you have any questions

Additional Resources

Review these resources related to Visa process

If your marked Yes to “Have you, your parents or grandparents ever HELD Pakistani Citizenship or Passport?” Question then; (This implies to Citizens or those with Origins of Bangladesh as well)

  1. You need to fill out some extra forms online due to being Pakistan or Bangladeshi Origin. These questions may ask you your parents or grandparents names, current and previous nationalities, addresses, date of birth, place of birth etc.. so have that information handy.
  2. If you have Valid Pakistan Passport, you must apply on Pakistani passport – In case you never held Pakistani Citizenship or hold an expired Passport, you need to provide a signed affidavit stating that and the affidavit must be notarized. You can start this process right away. A sample affidavit is located here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Lv1IL8BZDcGTLYpP59I8jqhhqnHKUSlHwZ0CVVj2F4/edit?usp=sharing
  3. Please note, there are extra instructions on the form for Adult and Minor Applicants

If you are a minor (12-17 Years of age), you also need to have a Travel Consent Form signed by both parents or legal guardians regardless of if your father is accompanying your or not. A Sample parental consent form can be found at: https://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/support-files/minor_travel_consent_form.pdf

More information on whose information to be used as chaperone will be shared later on.

The tour is held from Thursday night (21st) till Sunday (December 1st) Inshallah. As this is happening during the Thanksgiving Break, we hope you will not have any issues taking time off from School or Work. We will provide an excuse letter for School & Work inshallah.

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