Hajj from Algeria: national quota and lottery
Last verified: June 2026 (ONPO / Ministry of Religious Affairs source)
How does Hajj work from Algeria?
Hajj is not an ordinary visa. It is allocated by national quota and lottery via the ONPO (National Office for Pilgrimage and Umrah), under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Registration is on the “Hajj portal” during an annual window (usually October–November). Algeria uses the traditional national mission, not Nusuk Hajj. OuiVisa does not process Hajj as a classic visa — this page is informational only.
Official source: nusuk.sa
At a glance
- Nature
- Pilgrimage — not an ordinary visa
- Allocation
- National quota + lottery
- Body
- ONPO (Ministry of Religious Affairs)
- Registration
- “Hajj portal” (annual window Oct–Nov)
- Algerian quota
- ≈ 41,300 places (variable)
- Channel
- National mission (not Nusuk Hajj)
- Vaccination
- Meningitis ACWY mandatory
- OuiVisa
- Does not organize Hajj
Required documents
- Registration in the lottery on the “Hajj portal” (annual window)
- Algerian national ID card
- Valid passport
- Age and health conditions set by the ONPO
- Meningitis ACWY vaccination certificate
- Selection by lottery, then handled by the national mission
How it works, step by step
- 1Register in the lottery
On the “Hajj portal” during the annual window (Oct–Nov).
- 2National lottery
Pilgrims selected by the ONPO.
- 3If selected: handling
The national mission organizes the pilgrimage.
- 4Health preparation
Meningitis ACWY vaccination + preparation.
- 5Supervised travel
The pilgrimage is supervised by the national mission.
Fees
| Hajj pilgrimage | national ONPO route (non-visa) |
| National mission fees | per ONPO |
Hajj is allocated by national quota and lottery via the ONPO; it is not a visa in the classic sense and costs are handled by the national mission. Official information on the “Hajj portal”. OuiVisa does not organize Hajj.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hajj a visa?
No. It is a pilgrimage allocated by national quota and lottery via the ONPO.
How do I register?
Via the “Hajj portal” during the annual window (usually October–November).
Can OuiVisa get me Hajj?
No. Hajj is not an ordinary visa; it goes through the national lottery. For Umrah, OuiVisa refers you to a licensed agency.
What is the Algerian quota?
About 41,300 places, varying each year.
Does Algeria use Nusuk Hajj?
No, Algeria uses the traditional national mission.
Hajj is not an ordinary visa
It is obtained by national lottery via the ONPO. For Umrah, OuiVisa refers you to a licensed agency.
See Umrah — licensed agencyAgency route (Track A): for Umrah and most Saudi visas, OuiVisa refers you to a licensed agency (ONPO licence). Algerians' Umrah visa goes mandatorily through a licensed agency and the Nusuk platform. Issuance is at the Saudi authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.