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Hajj 2023 applications open: Makkah city
Hajj 2023 applications open: Makkah city

Hajj 2023 online applications open

Citizens and residents will require a valid national or residential ID to apply

Hajj 2023 online applications are now open for pilgrims in Saudi.

The news was announced on Thursday January 5 by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah that domestic pilgrims, including Saudi citizens and residents, can now apply for a Hajj permit through the official Hajj and Umrah website.

Hajj Grand Mosque Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2023 applications open
Makkah

Domestic pilgrims can also request Hajj 2023 domestic online applications through the Nusuk app, as well as through the official Nusuk website.

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There are four categories available for Hajj 2023, with prices starting from SAR3,984 for the economic package.

Hajj 2023 online applications open: Makkah city aerial view with sunset
Hajj 2023 online applications open: Makkah

To apply, domestic pilgrims must ensure that they have a valid national ID or residential ID. The minimum age to apply is 12 .

Additionally, Hajj pilgrims will also be required to ensure that the required Hajj services are provided by agents and companies licensed by the Ministry.

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Priority will be given to individuals who have never performed Hajj.

Applicants are also required to adhere to the ongoing COVID-19 immunisation policies, must receive the required seasonal flu vaccinations and hold a vaccine certification for meningitis at least 10 days prior to departing for Hajj.

From Thu Jan 5. localhaj.haj.gov.sa, nusuk.sa.

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