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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Last updated: 22 Sep 2026, 9:49 AM (Saudi time)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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