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Hajj & Umrah

Hajj as a resident

Only with an official Hajj permit booked through Nusuk.

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You need: Valid iqama. Eligibility rules (for example, how recently you last performed Hajj) are shown in Nusuk when registration opens.

Key figures

Hajj without a permit
SAR 20,000 fine; expats are deported and banned for 10 years
Transporting or sheltering pilgrims without permits
Up to SAR 100,000 per person

Steps

  1. Register in the Nusuk app or website when domestic Hajj registration opens (usually months before Hajj).
  2. Choose a licensed domestic Hajj company and package, and pay through the platform.
  3. Complete the required vaccinations listed by the Ministry of Health.
  4. Collect your Hajj permit and Nusuk card. You must carry the card at all checkpoints and holy sites.
  5. Request Hajj leave from your employer early (paid once, after 2 years of service).

Important: There is no Hajj on a visit visa, tourist visa or Umrah visa.

Last checked: 2026-10-24. Confirm current rules on the official source: nusuk.sa

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