How to check eligibility for Hajj through Absher?

If you’re a Saudi citizen or Iqama holder planning to perform Hajj, your eligibility under the Local (domestic) Hajj quota is checked against your past Hajj record. For years the rule was described as once every five Hijri years. This guide explains How to check eligibility for Hajj using Absher Platform

Update (November 2026): For the 1446 and 1447 AH seasons, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah described the rule differently: until the end of Shawwal, priority goes to those who have never performed Hajj (a Mahram accompanying a woman is exempt). After that, any eligible applicant can book if seats remain. Registration and booking are done on the Nusuk app or nusuk.sa, and the Ministry says eligibility is verified through the National Information Center when you register. Other 1447 conditions: minimum age 15 (Gregorian), a valid iqama for residents (priority if it was issued more than a year earlier), and the mandatory meningitis vaccine. Check the Ministry’s announcement for the 1448 season when it opens. Source: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

📌 Local Hajj Rule: Once Every 5 Years (as previously applied)

As per the earlier regulations:

“A Saudi national or a legal resident (Iqama holder) is allowed to perform Hajj only once every 5 Hijri years.”

Example:
If you performed Hajj in Hijri year 1442 (2021), you will be eligible again in Hijri year 1447 (2026).

✅ Step-by-Step: How to Check Hajj Eligibility via Absher

You can easily check your eligibility for this year’s Hajj through the Absher platform. Follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to Absher

Go to Absher official website
Log in using your Absher credentials (username, password, OTP)

2. Access ‘My Services’

From the dashboard, click on “My Services”.

3. Go to Inquiries

Under “My Services”, select “Inquiries”.

4. Select ‘Civil Affairs’

In the list of inquiry services, choose “Civil Affairs”.

5. Click on ‘Query Hajj Eligibility’

You’ll be directed to the Hajj Eligibility Check screen.

6. Choose the Individual

Select yourself or a family member whose eligibility you want to check.

🧾 Possible Results You Might See

After selecting the individual, the system will display one of the following messages:

🟢 “Eligible to do Hajj this Year”

You have not performed Hajj in the past 5 Hijri years.
You are eligible to apply for this year’s Hajj.

🔴 “Not Eligible to do Hajj this Year”

You have performed Hajj within the last 5 Hijri years.
You are not eligible under the local Hajj quota.

📝 Important Notes

This check is only for local pilgrims (citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia).
Where the 5-year restriction applies, it is calculated on the Hijri calendar, not the Gregorian calendar.
You register and book a package on the Nusuk app or nusuk.sa (Ministry of Hajj and Umrah); the Hajj permit is then issued and shown in Absher (from 1 Dhu al-Qa’dah in the 1447 season).

📌 Final Words

Checking your Hajj eligibility through Absher is a quick and essential step before applying. Make sure to check well in advance and prepare the necessary documents if you are eligible.

🕋 May Allah grant you the opportunity to perform Hajj at the right time. Ameen!