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title: "Saudi Arabia Outlines Hajj 2025 Rules"
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updated: "2025-02-13"
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# Saudi Arabia Outlines Hajj 2025 Rules

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/saudi-arabia-outlines-hajj-2025-rules/
Updated: 2025-02-13

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has unveiled guidelines for citizens and foreign residents seeking to perform Hajj in 2025, emphasizing priority for first-time pilgrims, health compliance, and accurate documentation.

## **Eligibility and Priority**

- **Valid Documentation**: Pilgrims must hold a national ID or residency permit valid until *Dhul Hijjah 10* (the final day of Hajj). Expired documents will disqualify applicants.

- **First-Time Pilgrims**: Priority registration is reserved for those who have never performed Hajj, except for individuals accompanying eligible pilgrims (e.g., caregivers for elderly or disabled worshipers).

## **Health and Vaccination Mandates**

Prospective pilgrims must meet specific health criteria:

- **Compliance**: Adherence to all Ministry of health directives, including movement schedules and accommodation guidelines.

- **Medical Fitness**: No acute, chronic, or contagious illnesses that could risk personal or public safety.

- **Vaccinations**: Proof of meningitis and seasonal influenza vaccinations is mandatory.

## **Registration Process**

- **Non-Refundable Fees**: Payments become final once the Hajj program begins, with no exceptions for cancellations.

- **Accuracy**: Applications with incorrect or incomplete data will be rejected.

- **Advance Booking**: Secure spots early via the *Nusuk* portal, the Kingdom’s official platform.

## **Compliance and Permits**

- **Movement Protocols**: Strict adherence to timetables for transit between holy sites (Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah) is required to prevent overcrowding.

- **QR Code Permits**: Pilgrims must print and carry their Hajj permit, featuring a scannable QR code, throughout the pilgrimage. Sharing or transferring permits is prohibited.

Hajj, one of Islam’s Five Pillars, is a lifelong obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially capable.

With over **1.8 million pilgrims** (including 1.6 million international visitors) attending in 2023, Saudi Arabia’s updated regulations aim to balance accessibility with safety, ensuring a seamless experience amid rising global demand.