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Last updated: 6 May 2026, 6:38 PM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia requires all Hajj 2026 pilgrims to carry a valid quadrivalent ACYW meningitis vaccination certificate administered at least 10 days before arrival, with additional polio vaccine requirements for pilgrims from high-risk countries.
Saudi Arabia restricted entry to Makkah from 13 April 2026 to Hajj permit holders only and suspended Umrah permits from 18 April to 31 May 2026 as the Kingdom prepares for the Hajj pilgrimage beginning around 25 May.
Saudi Arabia has imposed fines of up to SAR 100,000 for facilitating unauthorised Hajj and up to SAR 20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without a permit, alongside 10-year re-entry bans for violators.
Nigeria moves to strengthen health screening ahead of 2026 hajj amid stricter Saudi rules The Nation Newspaper
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Ministry sets 2026 Hajj cost and announces refunds for overpayment HESPRESS English - Morocco News
Middle East is heating up, the government ensures that the Hajj preparations continue to run VOI.id
Saudi Arabia Launches Ajeer Platform for Temporary Staffing Across Makkah and Madinah: How This Move Enhances Tourism Services During Hajj and Ramadan — Here’s What You Need to Know Travel And Tour World
Royal Commission for Makkah City Showcases Initiatives at Hajj Conference وكالة الأنباء السعودية