Overview
- Each pilgrim will receive a no-cost wristband with GPS location, SOS, pedometer, Qibla compass, prayer timings and basic health monitoring, with movements viewable via the Consulate’s control room.
- Training runs in January–February 2026 with sample units sent to state committees, and actual devices issued as pilgrims begin travel.
- Use is integrated with Haj Suvidha App 2.0, and designated cover heads must register working mobile numbers and carry smartphones on roaming or with at least 2GB data per day.
- Saudi operational rules for 2026 include separate lodging for men and women and a ban on cooking with gas cylinders, with meals provided through HCoI-arranged catering.
- Saudi-issued Nusuk cards will serve as primary identification on arrival with penalties for noncompliance, while India’s 2026 quota is 175,025 pilgrims split 70% to HCoI and 30% to Haj Group Organisers, selected via computerised Qurrah.