New medical requirements introduced for Hajj 2026

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has introduced new medical requirements for the 2026 Hajj season. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to the Hajj and Umrah Center of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, from now on, the Hajj visa will only be issued after an official health certificate is submitted through the “Nusuk” platform. This requirement was adopted on the initiative of the Saudi Ministry of Health and is aimed at ensuring the health and safety of pilgrims.

According to the new rule, ministries and organizations responsible for Hajj and Umrah trips must conduct a special medical examination for each candidate to determine their fitness for travel. Those who have not undergone a medical examination or have not submitted a certificate will not be able to obtain a visa.

This differs from the recommendation level of previous years and is considered a strict requirement. Additionally, individuals suffering from serious illnesses, including patients requiring dialysis due to kidney failure, chronic diseases that weaken heart and lung function, liver cirrhosis, severe mental or neurological disorders, senile dementia, and women in the final stages of pregnancy, are not permitted to undertake the Hajj journey.

Those with active forms of infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis or hemorrhagic fever, as well as oncology patients undergoing immunosuppressive treatment, will also be excluded from the trip. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that appropriate measures will be taken if these requirements are violated or if incorrect information is provided in the documents.

This measure serves to increase the personal responsibility of pilgrims and to ensure overall order and safety. According to experts, the new system not only protects the health of pilgrims but also prevents the spread of infectious diseases.

For this reason, the 2026 Hajj season is expected to be more organized and safer.