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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 11:08 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has opened early preparations for Hajj 2027 with more than 75 countries, unveiling an integrated accommodation, transport and catering package, three restructured tiers and compulsory staff training.
Pakistan's Hajj 2027 registration has drawn a huge early response, passing 100,000 sign-ups in five days against a national quota of 179,210, managed through a new paperless digital system.
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.
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 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.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj has introduced new accreditation rules for foreign media covering the 2027 Hajj, requiring registration through Nusuk and partnership with a Saudi-based media establishment.
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