Haj 2027: Singapore Gets 900 Slots, and the New Medical Check Costs $125.35 or $348.80

*Verified on 4 September 2026 against MUIS's media release "MUIS commences preparations for Haj 2027 (1448H)", its Annexes A and B, the Haj 2027 (1448H) page at go.gov.sg/haj2027 and MUIS's official Haj 2027 FAQ. Every figure and date below is MUIS's own. Graphics: MUIS official.*

> Quick view: Saudi Arabia has allocated Singapore 900 places for Haj 2027 (1448H). Letters of Intent go out from 14 September 2026 to applicants who registered before 7 March 2014. Anyone who wants to proceed must complete a new enhanced medical assessment by 13 October 2026, at their own cost, and that cost is not the same everywhere: MUIS's own appointed providers charge $125.35 at SATA CommHealth's four centres and $348.80 at HMI Medical Centre's two, for the same assessment. Decision by 18 October, Letters of Offer from 20 October, package bought from a MUIS-appointed agent by 2 November 2026. Being certified fit does not win you a place: the 900 offers still go by position in the registration queue.

What MUIS announced

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MOHU) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has allocated a quota of 900 places to Singapore for Haj 2027 (1448H), MUIS said in a media release on 4 September 2026. The allocation is administered through MUIS's MyHajSG portal.

The bigger change this season is not the quota. It is that MOHU now requires every prospective pilgrim to undergo an enhanced medical assessment, be certified free from disqualifying chronic conditions, and be physically capable of performing Haj independently. MUIS states these requirements are mandatory and are a prerequisite for the Haj visa. Without them, Saudi Arabia will not issue one.

MUIS has responded by appointing medical providers and standardising the assessment, so applicants get a consistent reading of their own fitness before they commit money to a package.

The five dates that matter

Two consequences are worth spelling out. Miss the 13 October assessment deadline and MUIS says you cannot proceed with your Haj 2027 application at all. And accepting the Letter of Intent is not the finish line: applicants who accept but do not receive a Letter of Offer are returned to the queue in MyHajSG for future Haj seasons.

The part being under-reported: the same medical check costs $125.35 or $348.80

MUIS publishes the fees for its appointed providers, and they are not close to each other. This table is MUIS's own, from the Haj 2027 page and the FAQ.

That is a gap of $223.45 for the identical mandatory assessment, or about 2.8 times the price. MUIS states plainly that the cost is borne by the applicant and that "charges may vary between medical service providers", then prints the exact figures so you can check before you go. For a household sending two people, choosing on price alone is a difference of nearly $450.

Bookings open on 14 September 2026. SATA takes appointments through the SATA Public mobile app, online at sata.com.sg/book_appointment, or on 6244 6688. HMI books online at hmimedical.com.

Price is not the only consideration. SATA's four centres are spread across the heartlands (north, east, west and central), while HMI's two sit in the city and at Farrer Park. Both are MUIS-appointed and both run the full suite in one visit. MUIS urges applicants to book early to avoid long waiting times, and with a hard 13 October cut-off, an available slot may end up mattering as much as the fee.

What the assessment actually involves

MUIS's own infographic makes the promise that everything is completed in a single visit. Here is the full list, from the FAQ.

The two mobility tests are the unfamiliar ones, and they are the reason the footwear rule exists:

• Timed Up and Go (TUG). You rise from a standard armchair (you may push off the armrests), walk 3 metres at a normal pace, turn, walk back and sit down. The whole sequence is timed.
• 6-Minute Walk Test. You walk as far as you can in 6 minutes at your own pace. You may slow down, stop and rest, then resume. The doctor tells you when time is up.

Five practical things to get right, all from MUIS:

1. Submit the Haj Applicant Declaration of Consent online at go.gov.sg/haj-applicant-consent before the assessment is conducted.
2. Bring your NRIC and your Letter of Intent, and tell the doctor clearly that the visit is for the Haj 2027 Medical Assessment.
3. Wear sports shoes. MUIS states that slippers and sandals are not allowed, which follows directly from the walking tests.
4. Declare existing conditions, medications, fall history and mobility concerns. MUIS frames this as what lets the doctor give a fair evaluation rather than a cautious one.
5. It must be in person. Video consultation is not accepted.

The provider submits your results to MUIS within three to five days, and emails you the report within three to five working days. If it does not arrive in that window, MUIS says to contact the provider directly.

The three possible outcomes

What disqualifies you, and what does not

MOHU's list of chronic conditions that automatically disqualify an applicant, reproduced from MUIS's FAQ and Annex A, covers: failure of any major organ (heart, liver, lungs or kidneys); severe neurological or psychiatric disorders affecting cognition or with significant motor disabilities; very frail elderly with associated dementia; high-risk pregnancies at any stage, or pregnancy in the final trimester; active cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or other intensive immunosuppressive treatment; active communicable diseases that pose a risk in mass gatherings, such as active pulmonary tuberculosis and viral haemorrhagic fevers; and mobility difficulties amounting to an inability to perform Haj independently. MUIS notes the list is not exhaustive.

Now the reassurance, which matters to a lot of families and is easy to miss in the coverage. MUIS states that common chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol do not automatically disqualify an applicant if the condition is well managed. Applicants must still declare them truthfully, which MUIS explains is for medical assistance purposes during the pilgrimage, and are urged to keep the condition controlled through medication, monitoring and follow-up in the run-up.

On mobility aids, MUIS draws the line precisely: a walking stick may be permitted for minimal support, but anyone fully dependent on a wheelchair, scooter or constant human assistance does not meet MOHU's requirements, because the rituals involve long distances, staircases and heavy crowds.

If a MUIS-appointed provider does not work for you

There is an official alternative route, and it is the detail most likely to save someone money or a wasted trip. From 14 September 2026, you can submit a request at go.gov.sg/hmarequest and MUIS will email the medical checklist to your own doctor. It covers three situations: you would rather use your family doctor, you have had a medical screening in the past 6 months, or you are overseas and cannot return to Singapore by 13 October.

MUIS is candid about the trade-off. Family clinics and polyclinics may not offer the complete range required, especially the mobility test, which could mean visiting several centres, paying more, spending more time, or being turned away. You also pay whatever your chosen provider charges, so MUIS advises checking their fee first. The link does not work before 14 September.

Fine print worth knowing

• Being fit does not mean being selected. MUIS says it twice, in the release and on the infographic: final selection depends on the medical outcome and your position in the Haj registration queue. Only 900 Letters of Offer exist.
• Do not cancel if Haj Badal is a possibility. MUIS flags this in red on its own timeline: do not cancel your registration if you intend to perform Haj Badal in future. Deferring keeps your place in the queue; cancelling ends the registration. MUIS adds that a new Haj Badal framework is still being finalised.
• The insurance warning is real. MOHU has stated that pilgrims found to have disqualifying conditions while in Saudi Arabia may be liable for medical costs not covered by insurance, and has told Haj Affairs Offices that countries may have to bear costs arising from non-compliance.
• Tell MUIS if your health changes after you are certified fit. A reassessment may be required.
• Vaccinations are separate and still required, including meningococcal, pneumococcal and seasonal influenza. CDA Singapore will issue a detailed advisory closer to departure.
• Applicants aged 70 and above who received a Letter of Intent and are certified fit continue to get priority consideration, as they did for Haj 2026.
• The Fatwa Committee has issued guidance for those unable to perform Haj for health reasons, linked from the MUIS Haj 2027 page.

Use MUIS-appointed agents only

MUIS repeated its standing warning, and the timing matters because offers land on 20 October and packages must be bought by 2 November, which is exactly the window unauthorised operators work.

All Haj services, including Haj Badal, must come only from MUIS-appointed travel agents. MUIS warns that engaging unlicensed or unauthorised agents can mean invalid travel arrangements, financial loss with little or no recourse, denial of entry or deportation. Verify an agent through MUIS's official channels before paying anything, and report anyone offering unauthorised Haj services to the Police. MUIS also warns against travelling to Saudi Arabia during the Haj period on a tourist or visit visa, which breaches Saudi regulations.

Where to check, and who to ask

Everything official sits at go.gov.sg/haj2027, and applications run through MyHajSG at haj.muis.gov.sg. Keep your address, mobile number and email current in the portal, since that is how MUIS sends the Letter of Intent and the Letter of Offer.

The MUIS Haj Office hotline is +65 6350 5369 and the email is haj@muis.gov.sg. Hotline hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 1pm and 2.30pm to 5.30pm, Friday 9am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30pm, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

*This is a summary of official MUIS, MOHU and CDA material for general information. It is not medical, financial or religious advice, and it does not cover every applicant's circumstances. Confirm your own position with MUIS and your doctor. Details can change, so check go.gov.sg/haj2027 before acting.*

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