The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has announced that Singapore has again been allocated 900 places for the 2027 Hajj, with the quota set by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The council confirmed the allocation on Friday, September 4, and said places will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis through the MyHajSG portal.
The announcement marks the formal start of Singapore's preparations for the 1448 AH pilgrimage season. According to MUIS, applicants who registered before March 7, 2014, will receive their Letter of Intent through the MyHajSG portal from September 14 onwards.
How the allocation works
The 900-place quota is administered strictly through the digital portal. MUIS advised applicants to keep their residential address, mobile number, and email address updated in the system to ensure they receive timely communication about their status.
Applicants who are confirmed as medically fit must accept their Letter of Intent through the portal by October 18. MUIS added that applicants aged 70 and above who are certified medically fit will receive priority consideration, given the stricter health requirements now in place.
The council also encouraged prospective pilgrims to prepare themselves financially, physically, mentally, and spiritually. It warned members of the public not to engage Hajj-related services from unauthorised individuals or travel agents, and to report any such encounters to the police.
Enhanced medical assessment now mandatory
A central feature of this year's process is the enhanced medical examination required by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. According to MUIS, the requirement, first announced in 2025, certifies that pilgrims are free from disqualifying chronic conditions and are physically capable of performing Hajj independently.
The council said these requirements are mandatory and must be met before a Hajj visa can be issued. The conditions that affect fitness for Hajj include failure of any major organs, neurological or psychiatric disorders, and active infectious diseases affecting public health.
In addition, prospective pilgrims with high-risk pregnancy or in their final trimester, those with mobility difficulties, and those with active cancer conditions who are receiving treatment will be disqualified. MUIS warned that pilgrims found to have such disqualifying conditions after arriving in Saudi Arabia would be liable for medical costs not covered by insurance.
To meet the new standard, MUIS said it has appointed medical service providers to conduct assessments. These include a clinical examination, blood tests, a chest X-ray, an electrocardiogram, and a mobility assessment. Applicants with complex medical conditions will be referred to a medical panel for further review. All applicants must complete their assessment by October 13 at their own cost.
What pilgrims should do now
Prospective pilgrims from Singapore should log in to the MyHajSG portal and confirm that their contact details are current, so that a Letter of Intent is not missed. Those expecting an offer should register early for their medical assessment rather than waiting until the October 13 deadline, as appointment slots may fill.
Pilgrims should also budget for the cost of the medical assessment, which is borne by the applicant. Older applicants and those with existing health conditions are advised to seek medical review well in advance, since referral to a panel can take additional time. Finally, all arrangements should be made only through MUIS and its appointed providers. Any offer of confirmed Hajj services from an unofficial source should be treated as fraudulent and reported.