The 2026 Hajj regulations emphasize safety, organization, and strict compliance to manage the pilgrimage effectively.

Digital controls, surveillance tech, and tighter visa controls are part of Vision 2030 to modernize religious tourism and monitor pilgrim numbers for Hajj 2026.

The crackdown follows concerns about crowding and past safety issues, with investments in infrastructure and management to accommodate more pilgrims.

Saudi Arabia unveiled strict new penalties for performing Hajj without an official permit, including fines up to SAR 20,000 for individuals, deportation for foreign residents, and a re-entry ban of up to 10 years.

Officials say the measures aim to reduce overcrowding, heat-related risks, and improve overall safety as demand for Hajj rises globally.

The plan focuses on better crowd control and protection of pilgrims during extreme summer temperatures.

Detailed guidelines are being prepared, and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is expected to release more information to help attendees comply.

Authorities urge the public to report violators via emergency hotlines, under the No Hajj Without a Permit campaign to ensure safety and orderly movement.

Emergency numbers are provided for reporting violations, and authorities have already arrested someone in Makkah for promoting fake permits.

Umrah permits on the Nusuk platform are temporarily suspended during the Hajj season to prevent overlap and focus resources on Hajj pilgrims.

Only officially authorized pilgrims will be allowed entry to Makkah and holy sites during Hajj, with permits mandatory from the start of Dhu Al-Qi’dah to the 14th Dhu Al-Hijjah.

Permits apply to both residents and visitors with visit visas, spanning the entire Hajj window.