Prospective Hajj Pilgrims From West Sumatra Asked To Pay Off BPIH

PADANG - The Ministry of Religion for the West Sumatra region asked prospective hajj pilgrims from the province to immediately confirm the payment of Hajj Travel Fees (BPIH), with the deadline for confirmation on May 20, 2022.

"BPIH repayment time will be on May 9-20 2022, confirmation of payment for West Sumatra every day at 08.00-15.00 WIB," said Head of the Division of Hajj and Umrah Services (PHU) of the West Sumatra Ministry of Religion's Regional Office, Joben, in Padang, as reported by Antara, Wednesday, May 11.

According to him, until today, there are 1,334 congregations who have confirmed the payment.

"There are still many West Sumatran pilgrims who have not confirmed their payment to BPS BPIH or to the district and city Ministry of Religion offices," he said.

He hopes that by May 20, 2022, all congregations have confirmed the payment. "We urge the congregation not to wait until the deadline for repayment," he said.

He explained the requirements for confirmation of settlement and payment for the regular 2022 Hajj settlement. First, that is, having paid off the hajj travel costs.

Second, the maximum age is 65 years and 0 months as of June 30, 2022 according to the order of serving numbers.

Third, have never performed Hajj or have performed Hajj for at least 10 years since performing the last Hajj.

Fourth, at least 18 years old as of June 4, 2022 or already married. Fifth, the congregation has at least received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination.

"Regular hajj pilgrims who have paid off the 2020 BPIH must confirm with the Deposit Receiving Bank (BPS) for the costs of organizing the Hajj," he said.

Meanwhile, regular hajj pilgrims who take back their paid deposits in 2020 must make BPIH payments back to BPS BPIH with a teler, non-teler or direct system without face to face.

"For the 2022 hajj pilgrimage, the time for paying the hajj fees is only done in one stage. In contrast to the Hajj before COVID-19, the payment of the Hajj fees is carried out in three stages," he said.

Meanwhile, the cost of the 2022 hajj trip is set at IDR 39,886,000 for the national level and IDR 37,411,480 for the Padang Hajj embarkation.

Meanwhile, Head of the West Sumatra Ministry of Religion's Regional Office, Helmi, also appealed to West Sumatran pilgrims to immediately pay off or confirm the cost of the pilgrimage to BPS BPIH or to the district/city Ministry of Religion.

"Since the implementation of the hajj pilgrimage is approaching, we ask the West Sumatran hajj pilgrims to immediately confirm the payment of the hajj trip costs. Because this helps the process of accelerating the implementation of the pilgrimage," he said.