Mandatory Medical Screening and Orientation Announced for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims

The Presidential Hajj task force has announced that all intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage will be required to undergo mandatory medical screening and general orientation as part of preparations for the annual religious journey to the Holy Land of Makkah.

The exercise, which is aimed at ensuring that pilgrims are medically fit and adequately informed ahead of the pilgrimage, has been made compulsory for the 2026 Hajj. According to the Secretariat, the medical certificate issued after the screening is a key requirement for the issuance of Hajj visas by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Authorities further disclosed that all medical and personal data of intending pilgrims must be uploaded onto the Saudi Arabia Hajj Portal no later than 5 February 2026, a deadline that will determine visa approval.