Staff Reporter:
The Religious Affairs Ministry has announced that applications for Hajj visas for the current year will open on February 8 and continue until March 20.
The Religious Affairs Ministry issued a notice in this regard on Thursday.
All registered Hajj pilgrims both through government and private channels are currently undergoing health check-ups at government hospitals, it said
According to the directives of of Saudi Arabia, pilgrims must complete their medical examinations and receive the required vaccinations to obtain a fitness certificate.
With the certificate, they can apply for Hajj visas through Saudi Nusk Masar system between February 8 and March 20.
The ministry urged all registered pilgrims, including expatriate Bangladeshis, to complete their health check-ups at any government hospital in Bangladesh, receive the required vaccinations at designated cen-ters and obtain the fitness certificate before submitting visa applications.
This year, no pilgrim will be allowed to perform Hajj without a valid fitness certificate.
