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Last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 8:32 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah now requires all 2027 Hajj pilgrims to obtain a medical clearance certificate through Nusuk before a visa is issued. Vaccination rules, including the meningitis ACWY dose, remain mandatory.
National Hajj authorities have reaffirmed September 26, 2026 as the deadline to register and pay for the 2027 Hajj, warning that late applicants risk losing their slots.
Oman will open online registration for the Hajj 1448 AH (2027) season on September 28 via hajj.om, introducing a mandatory comprehensive package and expanded air transport.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has expanded its multilingual awareness guides, publishing information on pilgrims' rights and duties in 14 languages to help Hajj and Umrah performers understand the rules of their journey.
Saudi Arabia has opened an early registration-of-interest process on the Nusuk Hajj platform for international pilgrims planning to perform Hajj in 2027. Registering does not confirm a booking or guarantee a place.
Saudi Arabia will require verified medical certificates for 2027 Hajj pilgrims and bars those with certain serious health conditions from performing the pilgrimage. Certificates are checked through Nusuk before visas are approved.
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