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Hajj Guide: Saudi Arabia

Saudi residents and citizens apply for حج through the Nusuk platform (nusuk.sa). Domestic حج packages typically cost SAR 4,000–15,000. A valid حج permit is mandatory and checked at مکہ مکرمہ entry points. Non-Saudi residents must have a valid iqama.

Key Facts

Hajj Quota

Average Cost

USD 1,000–4,000

Government Body

Ministry of حج and عمرہ (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Visa Process

No visa required for citizens and residents. Citizens register on the Nusuk platform (nusuk.sa). Residents with valid iqama also apply through Nusuk and must have employer approval. A digital حج permit is issued upon acceptance and must be carried at all times during حج.

Flight Routes

Riyadh → مکہ مکرمہ (domestic)
Jeddah → مکہ مکرمہ (bus/car)
Dammam → مکہ مکرمہ (domestic)
مدینہ منورہ → مکہ مکرمہ (Haramain train)

Approved Operators

Domestic حج companies are licensed by the Ministry of حج and عمرہ. Packages are booked through the official Nusuk platform. Categories range from economy to VIP with varying levels of accommodation and transport.

Special Notes

Domestic حجاج benefit from shorter travel distances and familiarity with the region. The Haramain High-Speed Railway connects مدینہ منورہ, Jeddah, and مکہ مکرمہ. حج permits are strictly enforced — حجاج without permits face fines. Residents should ensure iqama validity extends beyond حج dates.

Saudi Embassy

Address: N/A — Domestic حج

Phone: +966-920002814

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