Saudi Arabia•AsiaHajj Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-90 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Varies
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Religious visa for Muslims performing the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Only issued during the Hajj season through authorized travel agents and the official Nusuk platform.
The Hajj Visa is exclusively for Muslims performing the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Applications must be processed through the official Nusuk platform and authorized travel agents. Visas are only issued during the Hajj season.
Annual Visa Allocation
1,673,230 visas per year
Allocated to countries based on a ratio of 1 pilgrim per 1,000 Muslims per the OIC guideline. Managed via the Nusuk platform for 122 countries and national Hajj missions for others. Unused quotas do not roll over.
Lottery system applies when oversubscribed
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months from application months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity from application
Meningococcal Meningitis certificate
Vaccination issued 10+ days before and less than 3 years old
Passport photo
Recent color photo, white background, 2x2 inches, natural expression
Round-trip ticket confirmation
Non-refundable confirmed airline booking
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Advantages
- Official religious pathway
- Organized through established system
- Spiritual purpose
- Established infrastructure
Considerations
- Limited to Hajj season only
- Limited availability/quotas
- Must use authorized agents
- Medical requirements mandatory
Application Process
Select Hajj package
Choose package through authorized travel agent
Register on Nusuk
Use official Nusuk platform for Hajj booking
Provide documentation
Submit passport, health certificates, and booking confirmation
Complete medical requirements
Obtain Meningococcal Meningitis vaccination certificate
Receive visa
Hajj visa issued through authorized agent
Application Forms
Hajj Visa Application
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