Saudi Gazette report

MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started the distribution of Nusuk cards for the Hajj season of 2025, with over 150,000 cards already issued and a daily production capacity of 70,000.

Nusuk card printing will continue until all necessary Hajj permits and visas have been issued. Foreign pilgrims will receive their cards upon arrival in the Kingdom through their designated pilgrim service providing company. Domestic pilgrims can obtain their Nusuk cards from their service companies at designated gathering points before the beginning of the Hajj season.

Printed domestically in state-of-the-art facilities adhering to stringent quality and security standards, Nusuk cards incorporate anti-duplication security features, aiding security personnel in identification and verifying pilgrims’ legal status.Each card contains comprehensive pilgrim information, including their accommodation details in Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites, as well as contact information for their service provider. This aims to streamline pilgrim guidance and reduce instances of pilgrims getting lost. The card also facilitates access to various enrichment services