Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia sets February 14 deadline for pilgrim service contracts

Dubai: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced February 14, 2025, as the deadline for Hajj affairs offices worldwide to finalie contracts for services related to the 1446 AH Hajj season.

Contracts must be completed exclusively through the Nusuk Masar platform, designated for international Hajj pilgrims.

The ministry outlined an eight-phase timeline for tasks assigned to Hajj offices, with the contracting phase having started on October 23, 2024. The deadline is part of efforts to streamline preparations and ensure high-quality services for pilgrims.

Officials emphasized the importance of adhering to Saudi regulations governing air and ground transportation, as well as security, health, and procedural requirements specified in agreements between the ministry and Hajj offices in participating countries.

After the February 14 deadline, no further contracts will be accepted, and final quotas for pilgrims from each country will be determined. The visa issuance process will begin immediately thereafter.

The ministry also urged Hajj offices to educate pilgrims about compliance with regulations and instructions. It stressed the importance of obtaining visas and permits through official channels and ensuring that pilgrims carry identification documents, such as the Nusuk Card, upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.