UAE Hajj 2027 registration is now open: Who can apply, last date, selection process and what pilgrims need to know

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened registration for Hajj 2027, giving pilgrims a limited window to submit their applications. According to the UAE’s General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, registration for the 1448 AH Hajj season started on September 14, 2026, and will remain open until September 25 (last date). The process is being handled digitally through the authority’s website and smart application.Here’s everything pilgrims need to know:Who can register for Hajj 2027 from the UAE

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The registration is specifically for UAE citizens aged 15 years and above who have not performed Hajj before. This means that simply being a UAE resident is not enough for this particular registration window; the announcement applies to Emirati citizens. Applicants also need to meet the eligibility requirements. The selection process will be conducted electronically.This first-time-pilgrim condition is important because Hajj places are limited and demand can be considerably higher than the number of places available.As per The National, in 2026, over 6,230 Emiratis travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj.Last date of registrationApplications opened on September 14, 2026, and the last of submission is September 25, 2026.The UAE authority has advised applicants to complete their information carefully and submit the required details through the official digital channels. The approved names are expected to be announced on October 9, 2026, after the automated screening and selection process is completed.How can UAE citizens apply?Prospective pilgrims can register through the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat’s official website or smart application. The authority’s official portal provides Hajj and Umrah-related services and information.UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and ZakatApplicants should use only the official government platforms for registration and should be cautious about unofficial websites, agents or social-media messages claiming to guarantee a Hajj place.Being selected for Hajj is only one part of the process. Pilgrims travelling from the UAE must comply with the requirements set by both UAE authorities and Saudi Arabia, which hosts the pilgrimage.Why it is important to register early

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For UAE citizens, the registration system allows authorities to organise pilgrim numbers, documentation, health requirements, accommodation, transportation and coordination with Saudi authorities well before the pilgrimage begins. The early digital registration also gives authorities enough time to screen applications and prepare the final group of pilgrims.Hajj 2027: Important dates

Official source: General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat; The National report on UAE Hajj 2027 registration