SINGAPORE – About 900 prospective haj pilgrims in 2025 will receive their offer letters from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) from Nov 5.

Those selected will be notified via SMS and email, Muis said in a Nov. 1 press release.

Selected pilgrims must be examined by medical professionals to verify that they are medically fit, as Saudi haj authorities require them to be in good physical health to perform religious rituals, the council said.

Upon receiving the notification, prospective pilgrims can log in to the MyHajSG portal to check their offer letter. To confirm their spot, they must purchase their haj package from an authorized travel agent and meet other requirements listed on the portal by November 17.

Muis has approved 11 travel agents, offering a total of 28 approved haj packages.

These packages are priced between $8,970 and $26,995 for stays of up to 27 days. They cost an average of $16,178, up $2,000 from the previous year due to higher costs.

Prices include Masyair services and medical services in the Holy Land, such as the medical clinic operated by the Singapore Pilgrims Affairs Office and emergency medical assistance.

Masyair refers to the movement of pilgrims within Saudi Arabia for haj rituals.

However, prices do not include airfare, which costs up to $3,100 for a typical economy class seat. Potential pilgrims are also advised to purchase additional travel insurance, Muis said.

More information about authorized travel agents and approved packages can be found at https://go.gov.sg/haj2025packages.