Applications Open for Companies to Serve International Pilgrims at Hajj 2027

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Applications Open for Companies to Serve International Pilgrims at Hajj 2027

Key Takeaways

Applications open Muharram 10–14, 1448 AH (6–10 July 2026) through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s electronic platform
Hospitality companies must hold a Ministry of Tourism licence with a minimum 4-star rating; airlines must be nationally licensed carriers
Meeting application conditions does not guarantee acceptance — all submissions go through an evaluation and comparison process

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened applications for companies seeking a licence to serve international pilgrims during the 1448 AH Hajj season — Hajj 2027.

The application window runs from Muharram 10 to 14, 1448 AH — 6 to 10 July 2026 — through the official electronic platform at ehaj.haj.gov.sa.

Who Can Apply

Two categories of companies are eligible to submit applications.

Hospitality companies must hold a valid licence from the Ministry of Tourism with a rating of no less than 4 stars.
Airline companies must be licensed as national carriers.

Both categories must also meet financial solvency requirements and pass the Ministry’s approved evaluation and comparison criteria.

What Applicants Should Know

The Ministry has made clear that satisfying the application conditions does not guarantee a licence. All submissions are subject to a formal evaluation and comparison process, and only companies that meet the approved standards will be accepted.

Companies wishing to apply can access the platform and submit their documents at ehaj.haj.gov.sa.

Applications Open for Companies to Serve International Pilgrims at Hajj 2027
Warda Shahid.