ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Religious Affairs has finalised the application and payment mechanism for Hajj 2027.
Reports said applications under the government scheme are expected to begin in the third week of August. Overseas Pakistanis will also be eligible to apply.
Hajj expenses will be collected in two equal installments. Applicants will be required to deposit 50 percent of their selected package cost in the first installment, while the remaining amount will be paid in the second installment.
Pakistan Quota for Hajj 2027
Pakistan’s total Hajj quota for 2027 has been set at 179,210 pilgrims. The government scheme has been allocated 60 percent of the quota, while 40 percent has been reserved for the private Hajj scheme.
First installment date
The minister said collection of the first installment will begin on August 17, 2026. Pilgrims will be required to deposit half of the cost of their selected Hajj package as the first payment.
Applicants will be able to submit applications and make payments from home through the Pak Hajj app and digital portal.
The minister said around 400,000 pre-registered pilgrims have entered the final stage of the application process. The digital system is intended to reduce queues, unnecessary travel and additional expenses for pilgrims.
40-day Hajj package cost
The 40-day long Hajj package has been set at Rs1.2 million under the government Hajj scheme.
