Visitor & short-stay visas
Saudi Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa
For pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, arranged through the official Nusuk Hajj platform, which offers packages covering the visa, flights, accommodation and transport.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Hajj quotas, package costs, permitted dates and eligibility change every season and are managed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah - no fixed figures are stated here; confirm the current season's terms on hajj.nusuk.sa.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Saudi Arabia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Hajj Visa
- Route type
- Pilgrimage visa
- Where to apply
- Nusuk Hajj platform (hajj.nusuk.sa)
- Overseen by
- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
- Timing
- Hajj season only; places are quota-managed
Who can apply
- Pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj
What you can do
- Travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, per the official conditions
Requirements
- Be a pilgrim intending to perform Hajj
- Obtain a place through the official Nusuk Hajj system, which is quota-managed
- Meet the conditions set by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the current season
How to apply
- Register on the Nusuk Hajj platform, the official channel for booking Hajj
- Choose and book an approved Hajj package - packages can include the visa, flights, accommodation and transport
- Complete payment and confirmation through the platform within the season's timelines
Frequently asked questions
No. The Tourist Visit Visa allows Umrah outside the Hajj season but not Hajj. Hajj must be arranged through the official Nusuk Hajj platform under the managed quota system.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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