UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention Launches Online Hajj Permit Service

Al Hosn National Health System, affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), has launched an online service for issuing Hajj Passes.

The online service, available on the Al Hosn app, was launched in collaboration with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE).

Al Hosn system said that electronic Hajj permit is mandatory for any person leaving the country to perform Hajj, even if they have received two doses of Covid-19 vaccine and booster vaccination.

In order for the Hajj permit to be issued automatically on the Al Hosn app, four compulsory steps must be completed: a negative PCR test at least 72 hours before the date of travel, attachment of certificates of receipt of meningitis vaccine (mandatory) and seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccines (optional) from one of the health centres approved by MoHAP and health authorities.

A health report of the person wishing to travel - a fitness report from approved health authorities must also be enclosed, and finally a Hajj permit must be attached.

Al Hosn System said pilgrims who have received a full dose of Covid-19 vaccination and additional doses will receive an electronic Hajj permit through the Al Hosn app after completing all four steps.