Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Thursday the opening of early online registration for the Hajj 2023 season for pilgrims within the Kingdom through the Nusuk application. This is part of the ministry’s efforts to facilitate the application procedures, upgrade the services’ quality, and enrich the religious and cultural experience of the pilgrims. The ministry said in a press release on Thursday that there will be four categories of packages available for pilgrims. The economic package starts at 3,984 Saudi riyals ($1,060) and the most expensive package starts at 11,453 Saudi riyals ($3,042). Pilgrims can choose to make one total payment or opt for three installments. The ministry said that women will be able to perform Hajj without a mahram, or close male relative, to accompany them. The minimum age for the online Hajj application is 12 years. Priority will be given to pilgrims who have not performed Hajj before. Pilgrims are also required to complete Covid-19 and influenza vaccines, in addition to having a valid Meningococcal ACWY vaccine certificate at least 10 days before arriving at the holy sites. The ministry has urged pilgrims to only go through companies and institutions licensed by the Ministry for any Hajj-related services. Registration for Hajj must be done by pilgrims themselves.