Saudi Hajj Visa Requirement: Medical Certificates Mandatory for 2026
Saudi Arabia now requires all Hajj pilgrims to submit processed Medical Fitness Certificates for visa issuance, effective immediately. Nigeria's National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) mandates this for the 2026 Hajj, with a March 2 deadline for submission. Failure to comply results in visa forfeiture. This global health protocol affects all participating countries, including Nigeria's reduced quota from 95,000 to 50,000 pilgrims. Pilgrims must submit certificates by March 2 to secure visas.