November 20 - November 30, 2025

Qadian 2025

Reconnecting Hearts, Embracing Roots — A Spiritual Journey to the Birthplace of Jama'at

The Journey Awaits, Inshallah, in

Visit Highlights

The Waqf-e-Nau Department USA is thrilled to announce our second upcoming trip to Qadian, India, scheduled for November 20th to November 30th, 2025 inshallah. We invite all Waqifeen-e-Nau boys aged 12 and above to join us for this historic and blessed journey along with non-Waqifeen-e-Nau Atfal and Khuddam. 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, Agra, Ludhiana, and Hoshiarpur. We look forward to embarking on this spiritual journey together.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A US Citizen with a Valid US Passport or an Indian Citizen with Valid Indian Passport – Passport must be valid till at least Dec 1st, 2025 in order to apply*
  • Atfal (12-15) – (Waqifeen-e-Nau/Non Waqifeen-e-Nau) – Must be accompanied by Father or a designated guardian – Date of Birth must be on or before Nov 20, 2013
  • Khuddam (Waqifeen-e-Nau/Non Waqifeen-e-Nau)
  • Father/Designated Guardian accompanying a minor child – Father/Designated Guardian can also be part of Ansarullah Auxiliary
  • Must be in good health, free from chronic respiratory illnesses, and without any mobility issues.**
  • Able to self-fund the entire trip
* – This trip is only for valid US/Indian Passport holders. If your US passport is expired or about to be expired before the travel date, you can still register for the trip, but must immediately apply for an expedited Passport renewal and provide us the new passport details as soon as you receive it. Failure to provide us the new passport information by May 9th, 2025, will result in automatic withdrawal from the trip.
** – If you have any underlying health conditions, you must disclose them on the registration form. Our trip physicians may contact you or your parents (in case of a minor) to discuss your health condition before a decision can be made on your application. 

Registration Deadline

Registration is required. Please click the Register Now Button. Registration Ends on April 30th, 2025

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The Road Map to Qadian

Key Stages and Critical Timeline of the Process

Terms, Conditions & Cost

All registrants must accept these terms and understand the cost structure

Tour Cost:

  • The tour is self-funded & all expenses for the trip must be borne by the Applicant. No travel subsidy is available. The expected total cost will be $2500-$3000 per applicant. 
  • A non-refundable deposit of $375.00 will be due 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, travel health insurance, and the tour apparel.
  • In case your Indian visa is denied, or you can’t travel due to any other reason, you will forfeit the non-refundable deposit. However, any additional payments made towards the tour package will be refunded to you in such circumstances.
  • The designated Travel Consultant for this tour will purchase the flight tickets in advance to minimize cost. The airfare cost will vary depending on the originating major airport hub. Payment for the tickets must be made to the tour’s Travel Partner within 7 days of receiving the approval email.
  • By registering for this tour, the applicant acknowledges and understands that if they are unable to travel to India for any reason, the initial deposit will be forfeited to cover any travel-related costs incurred by the Travel Consultant.
  • Below is an estimated cost breakdown for the tour:

    Cost (in USD) Description Payable To Due on
    $375 non-refundable Deposit that covers logistical expenses in India (travel, food etc.) AMC Within 3 days of registration approval (No Later than May 9th, 2025)
    $220 non-refundable Approximate Visa Cost + Visa Courier Charges  Indian Embassy/VFS Global At the time of Visa Application
    $1600-
    $2200    		 Approximate Airfare Cost * Vertex Travel LLC Within 7 days of registration approval (No Later than May 9th, 2025)
    * Airfare cost will be calculated as group fares from major US cities (New York, Washington DC, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles) & Toronto. Any local connections to these hubs will be an additional cost and will be the applicant’s responsibility. The final airfare amount will be communicated via email by the Travel Consultant after the total number of participants is confirmed and the airline provides the finalized group pricing for each originating hub.

Terms & Conditions:

  1. Eligibility: This event is exclusively open to US and Indian citizens holding a valid passport. Applicants from other nationalities are not eligible to apply.
  2. Registration: All applicants must complete the online registration. Registration will close on April 30th, 2025. Please note, registration does not guarantee your participation or reservation. Applications are subject to approval, and you will be notified by email of the decision no later than May 4th, 2025, Inshallah.
  3. Payment & Application Status: If the initial deposit payment and airfare charges are not made within the designated time, your application will be considered withdrawn. All applicants are responsible for timely payments and must adhere to the specified deadlines outlined in the roadmap.
  4. Communication: All official communication will be conducted through email. Applicants must regularly check their email for updates and instructions. Failure to respond to communications promptly may result in the automatic withdrawal of your application.
  5. Visa Submission: If your application is approved, you will receive a comprehensive guide to help you complete and submit the Indian Visa application. The process consists of two steps and will require at least 4-5 hours to complete each application. You must commit the necessary time and effort to ensure that all information is accurately provided. Failure to do so may result in your Visa being rejected, and you will forfeit all non-refundable fees.
  6. Travel Group Requirement: All travelers are required to travel as part of the group. You must leave India on or by November 30th, 2025. As per Markaz’s instructions, no extensions will be granted without prior approval from Markaz.
  7. Itinerary: The tour itinerary is fixed. No changes can be made to the dates, schedule, or travel arrangements. You must agree to the advertised travel dates and the airfare provided through the Travel Consultant.
  8. Vaccination: In certain cases, vaccinations may be required. If so, the cost of vaccinations will be the responsibility of the applicant. We recommend consulting with your primary care doctor for further medical advice related to your trip.
  9. Liability: The National Waqf-e-Nau Department USA is not liable for any money lost due to visa rejection, trip interruption, or any other unforeseen issues not listed in these terms.
  10. Safeguarding & Liability Release: You must adhere to the safeguarding policy and sign documents that relieve the USA Jama’at of any liability during the trip.
  11. Agreement: By registering for this tour, you agree to all terms and conditions, whether communicated verbally or in writing. Full details of the terms are available on our website, the registration form, and the FAQ section for the tour.

I Registered, What’s Next?

Thank you for your interest in the Qadian 2025 Tour! We’ve received an overwhelming interest and approximately 125 members who are fully committed and have planned time off from school or work will be selected to participate. Here’s what you need to do next:

  • Review the Terms & Conditions and FAQ: If you haven’t read them yet, please do so now.
  • Respond to Requests: If we’ve contacted you regarding missing passport details or other corrections, kindly respond within a day.
  • Secure Funds: Since the tour requires upfront payment for logistical expenses in India and airfare, it’s important to have the necessary funds arranged in advance.

The National WN Tour Committee will carefully review all registrations. If you are conditionally approved, you will receive further instructions.

I am approved, what are the next steps?

  • In the approval email, you will receive additional instructions, including submitting another form with required documents and information, such as a passport-size photo and copies of your passport. You will also be guided on making a $375 deposit. Additionally, an application guideline will be provided to help you gather the necessary documents for your visa application. The Travel Consultant will send you an invoice for the airfare, which will be due by May 9th, 2025.
  • The India Jamaat will issue a Sponsor Letter, which will be sent directly to the relevant missions.
  • Each applicant must apply for a visa no later than May 25th, 2025, as the process can take up to six months.
  • Applicants of Pakistani origin will have additional paperwork and documentation requirements to complete.
    • Passport-size photo (must be a white background unedited photo)
    • Financial statements
    • Parents’/grandparents’ information
    • Work/school history, etc.
    • Find a Notary in your area – you will need them during the Application process

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review these FAQs before asking us a Question

This event is open to all Waqfeen-e-Nau boys aged 12 and over, as well as non-Waqfeen-e-Nau Khuddam and Atfal (12 and over). Fathers or designated guardians (who can be a Nasir) are required to accompany a minor child (aged 12-15 at the time of travel). All registrants must be fully committed to traveling. You have to be born on or before Nov 20, 2013, to be eligible for this trip.

The approximate total cost and breakdown is available at the Qadian 2025 homepage https://events.waqfenau.us/qadian2025/

 

The total cost may vary depending on your departing airport hub, but it will remain close to the estimated cost, which will be provided once your application is confirmed. As outlined in the Terms and Conditions <https://events.waqfenau.us/qadian2025/#terms>we will coordinate with the Travel Consultant to purchase airfare in advance, even before the applicant receives their visa. This approach helps to significantly reduce airfare costs, as Indian authorities typically issue visas only two weeks prior to travel.

Since the travel is managed by a Travel Partner who handles airfare bookings for the entire group, and as we are required to travel together to arrive and depart India at the same time, individual ticket purchases are not permitted, even if a cheaper airfare is available elsewhere for one individual. We will coordinate with airlines to secure a group fare, reducing costs for all travelers and ensuring smoother logistics for our hosts in India.

All participants must depart US on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, to ensure arrival in India by the early morning of Saturday, November 22nd, 2025. (Please note that India is over 10 hours ahead of the U.S.)

Tentative Itinerary (subject to change):

  • Delhi & Agra – Spend 2 nights in Delhi, including a day trip to Agra.
  • Travel to Qadian – Full Day Journey on Buses via Hoshiarpur & Ludhiana.
  • Qadian Stay – Spend 5 nights in Qadian and explore and visit historical sites in Qadian.
  • Departure – Fly out from Amritsar Airport on November 30th, 2025. (Amritsar is approximately a 2-hour drive from Qadian.)
  • Arrival in the US – Due to the time difference, arrival in the U.S. will be on the same date.

Though you do not require a visa to travel to India or are securing Indian Visa on your own, you would still register by the deadline, and if approved, all other terms and conditions for the tour will still apply. Additionally, you will need to provide a copy of your Indian Visa or OCI Card. You would also pay a $375 deposit upon approval. You will expected to travel and stay with the group. If you have any questions, please contact the Qadian 2025 Team for assistance.

According to Indian authorities' requirements, if you hold a Valid Pakistani Passport, you must apply for the visa using that passport. However, this tour is exclusively for those traveling on US & Indian passports, which means you would be ineligible to travel with this group.

Please note, having an NICOP or Nadra Card does not disqualify you, as long as you do not possess a valid Pakistani passport.

This Tour is only for valid US & Indian Passport Holders so you are not eligible to participate at this point. Indian Passport Holders with Green Cards are able to participate as they do not require visa to travel to India.

Yes. You must Register. By having an Indian visa does not automatically allow you to travel with us. You still need to 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.2025@ahmadiyya.us

You must fly into New Delhi airport with the group. Traveling to Pakistan first and crossing the border by road, or flying to another airport in India, is not permitted. Your airfare will be booked by a Travel Consultant.

To travel with the group is required. In certain circumstances it may be permissible so reach out to us right away upon getting your approval email - 📧 wn.qadian.2025@ahmadiyya.us

The required information will be on your Registration form. If you are approved, you will be required to submit an additional form and upload few documents such as Passport Size Photo, Passport Copy etc

No, the dates of November 20 - November 30, 2025 are final as confirmed by the Qadian Jamaat. Travel will begin from the US on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, with arrival in New Delhi, India on November 22nd, 2025. The return flight will depart from Amritsar Airport on November 30th, 2025 arriving US on same date.

Please contact us immediately by emailing wn.qadian.2025@ahmadiyya.us. You should also review the copy of your registration form (emailed to you upon registration) to ensure all the information is accurate, including correct spellings of your names as reflected on your passport as well as all dates and numbers. Entering inaccurate information may lead to errors on the Sponsor Letter, which could result in the denial of your Indian visa.

Unfortunately, at this time, no. This event is only open to Waqifeen-e-Nau aged 12 and over, as well as non-Waqifeen-e-Nau Khuddam and Atfal who are 12 or older by the travel date of November 20th, 2025. You must be born on or before November 20th, 2013 in order to participate.

Yes, you can request your passport back without withdrawing your visa application. However, you must submit the original passport with your application, and once your visa is approved, you will need to send the passport back for stamping. More details about the visa process will be provided to those who are approved.

As this is a group trip, you are required to stay with the group at the accommodations arranged by the India Jamaat. You are also not allowed to leave the premises without the knowledge and permission of your Chaperone and Tour Organizer, regardless of your age.

Since you are traveling as part of a group, the answer is no—you must stay with the group at all times. However, in some cases, permission may be granted by the Qadian Committee by working with the India Jamaat. For minor children wishing to meet relatives, a request must be submitted by the parents via email.

Please include the details on your registration form and email them to wn.qadian.2025@ahmadiyya.us once you receive the approval email. Since this is an international trip, the National WN Department cannot guarantee that your request will be accommodated. Additionally, please be aware that the air quality in Delhi may be poor.

If you have any underlying health conditions, you must disclose them on the registration form. Our trip physicians may contact you or your parents (if you are a minor) to discuss your health condition. If the physicians are satisfied with your health status and you acknowledge the risks associated with the trip, you may be approved, provided you meet all other approval criteria.

Yes. We have implemented the USA Jama'at official safeguarding policy, and all adults will be required to sign the policy as part of the travel.

There is NO travel subsidy available as it is a self-funded trip.

The trip is only approved for Waqf-e-Nau boys (12+) and Non Waqfeen-e-Nau Khuddam, Atfal (over the age of 12), and their accompanying fathers/designated guardians and few of our National Team Members. Other family members cannot join the trip.

Initial Deposit of $375 - This is payable to Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and details on how to pay will be shared via approval email. Applicant can pay using their Bank Account, Debit Card, and/or Credit Card. In all cases, especially paying from Debit/Credit Card, you will have to pay processing charges charged by the payment portal.

Airfare to  Travel Partner, Vertex Travel LLC - Upon your initial deposit, our Travel Partner, Vertex Travel will issue an invoice for you to pay directly to them using the link provided in the email. Vertex Travel accepts payments via checks, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle, Debit Cards, and all major US Credit Cards. Please note that a 3% fee will apply for credit card payments only, and these fees are non-refundable.

If you are born between Nov 20th, 2010 to Nov 20th, 2013 (12-15 years old), a father/guardian must also separately register and apply for the trip and travel with the child. A 12-15 years old (at the time of travel) is not permitted to travel alone if not accompanied by a father/designated guardian.

If a father is unable to travel, an immediate blood relative who is traveling as an adult can act as the designated guardian, provided both parents give written consent. The designated guardian will assume full responsibility for the minor child throughout the trip and must travel with the child.

You can email us at; wn.qadian.2025@ahmadiyya.us

 

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