DHAKA, Mar 1, 2026 (BSS) - The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued 
directives regarding health check-ups and vaccination for registered 
expatriate Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj.

For ensuring smooth Hajj management, registered expatriate Bangladeshi 
pilgrims intending to perform Hajj in 2026 must undergo the health 
examinations and receive the prescribed vaccinations (Meningitis and 
Influenza) at reliable hospitals or diagnostic centres in their respective 
countries as specified by the ministry, according to a press release from the 
ministry.

After completing the health check-ups and vaccinations, pilgrims must sign 
the attached declaration form and send scanned copies of the medical reports 
and supporting documents to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) 
via email at [email protected] as well as to the respective 
agency by March 6.

Subsequently, the concerned agencies are asked to issue an undertaking on its 
official pad, obtain countersignature from the relevant lead agency, and 
submit printed copies of the medical reports and supporting documents 
directly to the Director of Disease Control and Line Director of DGHS by 
March 8.

For expatriate Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims registered under the government 
channel, they must also undergo the prescribed health examinations and 
vaccinations (Meningitis and Influenza) at reliable hospitals or diagnostic 
centres in their respective countries. 

They are required to send signed copies of the medical reports and supporting 
documents along with the declaration form to the DGHS via email at 
[email protected] and to the ministry's email at 
[email protected]

Upon review of the submitted documents and declaration forms, the physician 
designated by the DGHS will enter the reports into the e-Hajj system and 
issue e-Health Certificates by March 10.

All Hajj pilgrims must complete their visa applications through the Saudi 
Nusuk Masar system by March 11.