Singapore gets 900 Hajj 2027 places, tightens medical checks
Saudi Arabia has allocated Singapore 900 Hajj places for 2027, and MUIS has set a strict timeline of medical checks and confirmations that pilgrims must clear before a visa is issued.
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Last updated: 22 Sep 2026, 9:49 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has allocated Singapore 900 Hajj places for 2027, and MUIS has set a strict timeline of medical checks and confirmations that pilgrims must clear before a visa is issued.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun Hajj 2027 preparations with over 75 countries, making integrated accommodation, transport and catering packages mandatory and requiring compulsory training for operators.
Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved its first four-year Hajj Policy and Plan for 2027 to 2030, introducing single-registration, full digitisation, a Shariah-compliant savings scheme and mandatory pilgrim training.
Saudi Arabia has launched an early registration-of-interest process on the Nusuk Hajj platform for international pilgrims planning Hajj 2027, though registering does not confirm a booking.
The UAE has opened online registration for Emirati citizens seeking to perform Hajj in 2027, with applications accepted from September 14 to 25 and selection handled by an automated system.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will host the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah from November 8 to 11 under King Salman's patronage, gathering more than 520 organisations across three service tracks.
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