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2026 Hajj \u2013 Key Guidelines for Nigerian Pilgrims \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec\ud83d\udd4b<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcdd Registration & Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Official Channels Only<\/em> \u2013 Register via NAHCON\u2019s official portal or designated offices. No last\u2011minute or unofficial entries will be accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Accurate Info<\/em> \u2013 Ensure passport details, visa data, and personal info are 100% correct before submission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \u2708\ufe0f Flights & Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • NAHCON\u2011Approved Airlines<\/em> \u2013 You must fly with Air Peace, FlyNas, Max Air, or Umza Air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tickets Linked to Nusuk Card<\/em> \u2013 Each ticket is digitally tied to your Nusuk card and assigned bus in Saudi Arabia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Strict Departure Times<\/em> \u2013 Stick to your allocated flight date\/time. Missing it = penalties + possible loss of seat cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Boarding Card Required<\/em> \u2013 You\u2019ll receive a Saudi\u2011issued boarding card before departure with full itinerary details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udc65 Group Movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Groups of 45<\/em> \u2013 Pilgrims stay together under a leader throughout Makkah, Madinah, Masha\u2019ir, and return as a unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • No Group Switching After Visa<\/em> \u2013 Once your visa is issued, you cannot change groups under any circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83e\ude7a Medical Requirements (Mandatory!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Medical Fitness Certificate<\/em> \u2013 Must be issued by a certified hospital approved by your State Pilgrims\u2019 Welfare Board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Vaccinations Required<\/em>\n
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          • Meningococcal ACWY<\/em> \u2013 within 5 years and at least 10 days before travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • COVID\u201119<\/em> \u2013 proof of full vaccination (approved by Saudi Arabia) with last dose between 2021\u20112025, at least 2 weeks before travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Polio<\/em> \u2013 IPV or bOPV\/novel OPV2 at least 4 weeks prior (recorded on Yellow Card).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Yellow Fever<\/em> \u2013 mandatory for all over 9 months old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Disqualifying Conditions<\/em> \u2013 Major organ failure, severe neurological\/psychiatric disorders, active cancer treatment, high\u2011risk pregnancy, TB, hemorrhagic fever, etc. If detected, you won\u2019t be allowed entry and may face deportation costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udcb0 Payments & Remittances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • State Boards Must Pay On Time<\/em> \u2013 Late remittance = loss of allocated slots. Saudi Arabia refunds excess camp funds directly to NAHCON, not states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • CBN Charges<\/em> \u2013 A 2% fee applies; NAHCON is negotiating a reduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83e\uddcd\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Pre\u2011Arrival & Logistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Pre\u2011Arrival Data Upload<\/em> \u2013 NAHCON must submit group manifests, accommodation, and bed\u2011space details 72\u202fhrs before flight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Luggage Allowance<\/em> \u2013 2\u202f\u00d7\u202f23\u202fkg checked bags + 1 backpack as hand luggage per pilgrim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udeab What NOT To Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Don\u2019t book through unauthorized agents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Don\u2019t miss your flight or group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Don\u2019t attempt to switch groups after visa issuance.
                  Anything specific you\u2019d like clarified \u2014 like how to get your medical certificate or what to pack? Let me know!
                  Bottom Line:<\/em> Follow NAHCON\u2019s guidelines to the letter \u2014 flights, meds, docs, and group discipline are all non\u2011negotiable. Stay safe, stay together, and may your Hajj be mubarak! \ud83d\ude4f\u2728<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  2026 Hajj \u2013 Key Guidelines for Nigerian Pilgrims \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec\ud83d\udd4b \ud83d\udcdd Registration & Documentation \u2708\ufe0f Flights & Travel \ud83d\udc65 Group Movement \ud83e\ude7a Medical Requirements (Mandatory!) \ud83d\udcb0 Payments & Remittances \ud83e\uddcd\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Pre\u2011Arrival & Logistics \ud83d\udeab What NOT To Do<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":142,"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141\/revisions\/142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mpwbplateaustate.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}