المملكة: February 8, the start of issuing Hajj visas…a comprehensive time plan for the Hajj season 1447 AH
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah revealed the detailed schedule for the work of The Ministry’s strategy is compatible with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to develop the Hajj and Umrah system, improve the quality of services, and facilitate the pilgrim’s journey from the first planning stages until his departure from the Holy Lands.
Preparations for the Hajj season
The Ministry explained that preparations for the season began early on Dhu al-Hijjah 12, 1446 AH, corresponding to June 8, 2025, by submitting the initial arrangements document to the Hajj affairs offices, This was followed by opening the door to accessing the data of the camps of the Holy Sites through the “Nisk Path” platform at the beginning of the month of Safar, giving the concerned authorities sufficient time for planning and review.
According to the announced timetable, the Preparatory contracts on Rabi’ al-Awwal 1, 1447 AH, when contracts for housing and basic services will be opened, while the Ministry has set Rabi’ al-Thani 20, 1447 AH, corresponding to October 12, 2025, as a final date for concluding the preparatory meetings, completing operational data, and announcing registration for pilgrims in their countries.
The timetable indicated that the month of Jumada al-Awwal will witness the signing of the main agreements and the inauguration of an exhibition. Hajj services, in a way that enhances partnerships between government agencies and the private sector, and supports the development of services provided to pilgrims.
Accommodation preparations for the guests of God
As the year 2026 enters, the pace of preparations accelerates, as in January 2026, housing contracts in Mecca and Medina will be completed, in addition to transportation services and the holy sites, while the actual phase of issuing Hajj visas begins on February 8, 2026, followed in March by the completion of the issuance of Hajj visas. Visas and entering advance preparation data for pilgrims.
The Ministry added that the first pilgrims will begin arriving in the Kingdom’s lands starting from Dhul-Qi’dah 1, 1447 AH, corresponding to April 18, 2026, marking the entry into the final operational phase of the season, stressing the importance of the Pilgrimage Affairs offices and relevant authorities adhering to the specified dates to ensure the readiness of services and infrastructure before the arrival of the guests of God.
The Ministry highlighted the role The pivotal digital transformation in managing the Hajj system, by relying on the “Nasak Masar” platform and the electronic wallet to complete financial and contractual operations, which contributes to enhancing transparency and speed of procedures and reducing randomness in reservations.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah called on all pilgrims’ affairs offices and concerned authorities to adhere to the approved timetable, ensuring the achievement of the highest levels of quality and efficiency in providing services, achieving the season’s slogan “Nasak and Tranquility,” and consolidating the Kingdom’s position as a global model in organizing and managing seasons. Hajj.
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