Hajj 1447

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set March 20, 2026 as the final date for issuing Umrah visas, with April 3, 2026 as the last permitted date to enter Saudi Arabia before the Hajj season begins.

Ministry of Health launches vaccination campaign for 1447 AH season, requiring meningitis shot within last five years and seasonal flu after September 2025.

Priority given to first-time pilgrims through Nusuk app, with packages starting 15 Ramadan 1447 and fees paid via Sadad system.

New visual and media framework unifies messages across government platforms to enhance the pilgrim experience from arrival to departure.

The early launch on February 8 is part of a proactive plan to enhance service readiness, with 750,000 pilgrims already registered.

The new Masar BRT system will transport pilgrims along a dedicated four-kilometer corridor with smart features and zero emissions.

Pilgrims from eligible countries can now compare and select preferred service bundles ahead of formal booking for the 1447 AH Hajj season.

New regulation prohibits pilgrims under age 12 from participating in 2026 Hajj, a safety measure implemented after heat-related fatalities in previous hajj seasons.

New regulations bar pilgrims with serious medical conditions from performing Hajj, with deportation for those presenting fraudulent health certificates.

Saudi Ministry of Hajj launches exclusive digital registration for pilgrims from non-Muslim majority nations through official Nusuk Hajj platform.

Makkah Municipality invites catering contractors to register for Hajj 1447 season, starting Tuesday 29 Rabi’ Al-Akhir 1447 AH, as preparations begin for next year’s pilgrimage.