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hajj 13 Sep 2026

2027 Hajj registration deadlines near amid Saudi data push

Several countries face late-September 2026 deadlines to register and submit pilgrim data for the 2027 Hajj, as Saudi Arabia pushes earlier digital processing through Nusuk and Nusuk-Masar.

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umrah 13 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, valid 365 days with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, to ease repeat pilgrimages.

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hajj 12 Sep 2026

Bangladesh Hajj 2027 registration closes 24 September, quota 78,500

Bangladesh has set 24 September 2026 as the final, non-extendable deadline for Hajj 2027 registration, with a national quota of 78,500 pilgrims allocated for the season.

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umrah 12 Sep 2026

Nusuk Card discount program offers pilgrims savings across the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a Nusuk Card discount program, giving pilgrims savings across retail, transport, food, hospitality and healthcare, applied instantly when the card is scanned at participating outlets.

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hajj 12 Sep 2026

Medical fitness certificate now required before a Hajj 2027 visa

Saudi Arabia now requires a medical fitness certificate, processed through Nusuk Masar, before issuing any Hajj 2027 visa. Clearance is assessed against a list of disqualifying conditions and is separate from vaccination rules.

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saudi 12 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia approves 73 companies to serve domestic Hajj 2027 pilgrims

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has accredited 73 companies to provide housing, transport, catering and support services for domestic pilgrims during the 2027 Hajj season, urging pilgrims to contract only through official channels.

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