Bahrain Announces Online Registration for Hajj 2026.

TDT | Manama

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The Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah in Bahrain has announced that all registrations for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH) will be carried out exclusively online through the official website.

The committee emphasized that only individuals who meet the required health conditions will be accepted. This includes being physically fit and free from chronic or contagious illnesses, as per health guidelines issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

To register, applicants must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond their travel date. Access to the registration platform requires either an electronic key (eKey) or a one-time password (OTP). However, this verification step does not apply to citizens of GCC countries.

Priority Groups for Hajj
Special priority will be given to:
* Bahrainis who have never performed Hajj

* Bahraini women who have never performed Hajj and are accompanied by a Bahraini male who has previously performed Hajj

* Non-Bahraini wives of Bahraini citizens

* Bahraini men over the age of 60 who have not previously performed Hajj

* Persons with disabilities, accompanied by someone who has performed Hajj before

Next Steps After Approval
Those who are initially accepted will be notified within seven days to complete their registration. They must:
* Choose a campaign and package

* Confirm their participation by paying BD 150 per person

* Sign the unified contract electronically

This fee will be considered part of the total package cost, and the application will be confirmed upon payment.

Refund and Privacy Policy
The committee has strictly prohibited campaign operators from sharing registrant data. In cases of emergency cancellations — such as death or illness that prevents travel — refunds may be issued based on the timing of the cancellation, following the approved policy.

Medical Criteria for Eligibility
To ensure the safety of pilgrims, applicants must not suffer from:
* Organ failure (heart, lungs, liver, kidneys)

* Severe neurological or psychological conditions that impair cognition or mobility

* Dementia-related conditions

* Advanced pregnancy (last two months) or high-risk pregnancy at any stage

* Active cancer under treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy)

* Infectious diseases impacting public health, such as open tuberculosis or hemorrhagic fevers

The move to digital-only registration aims to streamline the process and ensure health and safety standards are met for all intending pilgrims.