The Saudi Ministry has confirmed that Saudi Hajj Visas 2026 will start being issued from February 8, 2026, well before the pilgrimage window. The early rollout is meant to ease pressure on travel operators and give pilgrims more time to finish the Hajj 2026 application process. It also pushes digital registration through the Nusuk system, which the ministry says will centralise bookings and documentation.
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Saudi Hajj Visas 2026: Issuance Date Confirmed
On February 8, 2026, visa issuance for Hajj 1447 AH begins — an earlier start than in some recent years. The ministry says starting sooner will spread out the workload for consulates and agencies, and reduce last-minute rushes that used to clog processing centres.
Officials told agencies that many accommodation contracts and service packages are already in place. That should let groups lock in transport and hotels without the usual scramble in the final weeks before Hajj.
The step also gives pilgrims a longer window to sort vaccinations, flights and paperwork — a practical benefit for families and older travellers who need more time to prepare.
Nusuk Hajj 2026 Registration and Platform Role
Streamlined digital registration
Nusuk Hajj Platform is now the primary entry point for pilgrims. The platform lets applicants register, upload documents and choose authorised service packages in one place. For many countries, especially those with smaller Muslim populations, this removes the need for middlemen.
Creating an account and submitting basic data is the first step. The platform then guides applicants through package selection and group submissions when those windows open.
Data deadlines and visa processing timeline
Pilgrims and authorised delegations must meet Nusuk deadlines for data capture and group submissions to stay in the queue for visa issuance. Authorities have issued schedules to national organisers; missing those cut-offs can delay a group’s processing.
The early February start doesn’t mean visas are open forever. There are closing dates for processing in the weeks that follow, so travel organisers are being urged to act now rather than later.
