Hajj from Jordan · checked 2026-09-19

Hajj from Jordan: how the national system works

Jordanians get Hajj places through Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places (Jordan), against a quota of 8,000. Registration, timeline, costs, health documents, embassy and flights, checked against official and national sources.

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2026 quota8,000 pilgrims

Responsible authorityMinistry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places (Jordan)

RouteNational quota system

Hajj 1448 (approx.)Mid-May 2027

Vaccination documentsMeningococcal ACYW

Saudi missionsAmman

Saudia nonstop fromAmman

Umrah visa routeLicensed Umrah operator files it

How Hajj registration works in Jordan

Jordan's Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places runs an electronic Hajj registration and lottery system: citizens apply online through the Ministry's portal during an announced window, and because applications typically exceed the quota, selection is made through a public electronic draw, with results published so applicants can check their individual status without visiting an office. A separate share of the quota is also available through licensed private Hajj offices at a higher price, letting applicants skip the lottery entirely if they can afford it. Selected pilgrims pay a published package price in installments in Jordanian dinars through official channels, and the Ministry coordinates group travel, visas and in-country logistics for the official package from registration through to departure.

Jordan's quota is 8,000 and about 28,000 citizens registered for 2026, so places are allocated by the Ministry's electronic lottery with priority for older applicants. Initial registration for 1448 H / 2027 opened on 6 September 2026 through the Ministry's pilgrim portal and app.

Step by step

Register with Ministry of Awqaf during its announced window; most countries open registration many months before Hajj and some run multi-year queues.
If applications exceed the quota, wait for the lottery or queue result; keep your registration current each year if the system requires renewal.
Choose between the government package and a licensed private operator's package where both exist, and pay only through the channels the authority names.
Complete the medical examination and vaccinations in time for the visa file; the national mission submits your details to the Saudi Ministry and receives your visa and Nusuk card.
Attend the pre-departure training and travel with your group on the scheduled flights.

Typical timeline

When	What happens
12 months or more before Hajj	Registration window at Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places (Jordan); some countries run queues measured in years.
9 to 6 months before	Lottery or queue results; payment deadline; choice of government or licensed private package where both exist.
5 to 2 months before	Medical examination, vaccinations, passport submission; the national mission files visas with the Saudi Ministry.
Dhul Hijjah	Group flights on the mission schedule; Makkah Route countries clear Saudi immigration before departure.

Illustrative order of events; the authority publishes exact dates each season and they move with the Hijri calendar.

What it costs from Jordan

The Ministry publishes an official package price each year in Jordanian dinars; private licensed-office packages cost more depending on hotel tier. We don't quote a fixed figure here since it's reset annually, check the Ministry's current announcement or our calculator. Rather than guess, compare current licensed operators' published price lists side by side, since the main cost drivers, hotel distance from the Haram, flight class, and group size, vary more between operators than between years.

The drivers are the same everywhere: camp category in Mina, hotel distance from the Haram in Makkah and Madinah, room sharing, flights from Jordan, and whether meals and internal transport are bundled. See Hajj budgeting and shifting versus non-shifting packages.

Umrah from Jordan while you wait

Jordan is not on the Saudi eVisa list; Jordanians apply through a licensed Umrah company with a Nusuk booking, and many also travel by road. Saudia flies nonstop from Amman.

Full visa guide for Jordanians →

Vaccines and health documents for Hajj and Umrah from Jordan

These are the Saudi Ministry of Health requirements for Umrah travellers in the 1447 H (2026) edition, read for Jordan specifically. The Hajj list is issued separately each season and is normally the same or stricter. Certificates are checked at the airport of departure and on arrival.

Requirement	What applies to travellers from Jordan
Meningococcal (ACYW) vaccine	Required for every pilgrim from every country: conjugate vaccine within 5 years, or polysaccharide within 3 years, given at least 10 days before arrival.
Polio	Not required for travellers from Jordan in the 1447 H list. Keep routine immunisation up to date.
Yellow fever	Not required for travellers arriving from Jordan. It applies only if you arrive from a listed yellow fever country.
COVID-19	Required only for higher-risk groups (over 65, pregnant, chronic heart, lung or kidney disease, blood disorders, immunodeficiency, cancer, chronic neurological disease): an updated 2025-2026 dose, a completed 2021-2024 primary series, or confirmed infection in 2025.
Recommended	Seasonal influenza vaccine; routine immunisations up to date; carry medication in original packaging with a doctor's note.

Source: Saudi Ministry of Health, Health Requirements for Travelers to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, 1447H. The 1448 H edition may move countries between lists; check the MoH page before you vaccinate.

Saudi embassy and consulates in Jordan

The Saudi Embassy in Jordan is in Amman. Umrah visas are filed electronically by your licensed operator, so most pilgrims never visit. The embassy matters for document attestation, family-visit visas and problems with an application. Opening hours and services are on each mission's page at mofa.gov.sa.

Flying to Jeddah or Madinah from Jordan

Saudia lists scheduled passenger flights from Amman. Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International) is the gateway for Makkah; Madinah (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International) suits pilgrims starting in Madinah. Gulf carriers, flynas, flyadeal and national airlines also serve these markets, often at lower fares with one stop.

Route list compiled from Saudia's published destinations on 2026-09-19; schedules change by season.

Mistakes to avoid

Registering through a sub-agent who is not on the national authority's approved list.
Missing the payment deadline after selection; unpaid places are reallocated and several countries report thousands of missed visas each year.
Expecting to book Hajj on Nusuk directly. Jordan is not on the Nusuk serviced-countries list, so the national mission is the only route.
Leaving the medical file and vaccinations to the last month.

Practical tips

Register through the Ministry's official electronic Hajj system during the announced window
Check the electronic draw results directly on the Ministry's portal
Compare the official lottery route against licensed private offices if you want to skip the draw
Complete required medical and vaccination checks ahead of the deadline
Confirm any private office's license with the Ministry before paying

Prepare properly

How to perform Hajj, step by step
Health and fitness preparation
How Hajj quotas work
Install the offline companion with the guided days of Hajj and duas

Questions pilgrims ask

Can Jordanians register for Hajj on Nusuk directly?

No. Jordan is not on the Nusuk direct list; Hajj places come through Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places (Jordan).

What is Jordan's Hajj quota?

8,000 for 2026 according to the sources on this page. Quotas are agreed with Saudi Arabia each year and can change.

How much does Hajj cost from Jordan?

Which vaccines do Jordanians need for Hajj?

Meningococcal ACYW. The health table on this page gives the Saudi Ministry of Health rule for Jordan; the Hajj circular is issued separately each season.

Can Jordanians do Umrah while waiting?

Yes, through a licensed Umrah operator with a Nusuk booking; Umrah has no quota.

Confirm before you pay. Checked on 2026-09-19 against the sources below. Quotas, dates, fees and vaccination lists change every season: confirm with Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places (Jordan), Nusuk Hajj and the Saudi embassy before booking. Spotted an error? Tell us.