Haj 2026 / 1447H

(NEW) Mandatory medical health requirements by MOHU

For the upcoming Haj season, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MOHU) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has directed all Haj Affairs Office to ensure compliance with the new medical health requirements.

All prospective pilgrims must obtain a valid Medical Health Certificate confirming that they are medically fit, free from the disqualifying chronic medical conditions and physically capable of performing Haj rituals safely.

These requirements are mandatory for all applicants and serves as a prerequisite for Haj visa issuance by KSA. A Haj visa will not be issued without meeting these requirements.  

Please refer to the MOHU circular via the link below:

MOHU Circular, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [PDF, 240 KB]

Haj visa is a legal requirement to perform Haj

MUIS wishes to remind the public that all Haj-related services, including Haj and Haj Badal should be offered only through travel agents approved by MUIS. This is to safeguard the welfare of pilgrims and ensure that all arrangements meet the required standards and regulations. MUIS continues to work closely with its partners to strengthen the governance of such services and will provide further updates once the new Haji Badal framework is finalised.

Applicants are strongly advised not to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Haj period using invalid visas, such as tourist or visit visas, as this contravenes Saudi regulations and may result in denial of entry or deportation.

MUIS urges all pilgrims to follow only the official channels and timelines established for Haj, to ensure that their pilgrimage is conducted safely, smoothly, and in full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Please refer to the link on the Haj mandate by MOHU below:

Haj Mandate by Ministry of Hajj and Umrah KSA [PDF, 741 KB]

Fatwa guidance on Haj for those affected due to health condition

In light of KSA's new Haj regulations related to the medical conditions of prospective pilgrims, the Fatwa Committee has issued guidance to facilitate those affected, particularly those not given a visa for Haj because of illness. Please click the link below to read the Fatwa:

• Fatwa on guidance for those unable to perform Haj for health reasons

• Fatwa berkaitan panduan haji bagi golongan yang berhalangan kerana kesihatan

Issuance of Letter of Intent

Applicants who registered before 7 March 2014 will begin receiving their Letter of Intent via the portal from 31 October 2025 onwards. To ensure timely communication, applicants must keep their contact details including residential address, mobile number, and email address updated in the portal.

All applicants for the Haj 2026 (1447H) are required to complete the following steps by 21 November 2025:

a. obtain the Medical Health Certificate from registered medical practitioners in Singapore

b. indicate their decision via MyHajSG portal

Applicants should note that that fulfilling the medical health requirement does not guarantee an offer to perform Haj.

The final selection will depend on the applicant’s position in the registration queue.

Infografik - Edaran Surat Hasrat [PDF, 2.09 MB]

Issuance of Letter of Offer

MUIS advises pilgrims to verify official Haj Travel Agents

MUIS strongly urges all prospective pilgrims to purchase Haj packages only from Travel Agents officially appointed by MUIS. Engaging with unappointed or unlicensed travel agents may result in invalid travel arrangements, rejection of entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and potential financial loss.

Pilgrims are therefore strongly encouraged to verify the status of Haj Travel Agents through MUIS’s official channels before making any payments or accepting any offers related to Haj travel. This ensures that all pilgrims travel under approved arrangements recognised by both MUIS and the Saudi authorities, safeguarding their welfare and peace of mind throughout the pilgrimage journey.