The Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony (MORA), Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, is pleased to announce that applications for Hajj 2026 (1447 A.H.) under the Government Hajj Scheme will be accepted from 4th August 2025 to 16th August 2025. During this initial phase, only those applicants who are already registered with the Ministry will be eligible to submit their applications. In the event that the number of registered applicants falls short of the government-assigned quota, unregistered applicants may also be allowed to apply.
The Government Hajj Scheme has been categorized into two packages under the Regular Hajj Scheme; the Long Hajj Package and the Short Hajj Package. All applications will be processed strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hajj-2026 under Regular Scheme:
The estimated cost of the Government Hajj Scheme ranges from Rs. 1,150,000 to Rs. 1,250,000, payable in installments. The first installment will be collected from 4th August to 9th August 2025 for registered applicants, and from 11th to 16th August 2025 for both registered/unregistered applicants, until the assigned Hajj quota is fully allocated on a first-come, first-served basis according to the below selected package.
- Long Package: 500,000
- Short Package: 550,000
The remaining balance, including final costs and any elective options such as the bedroom option, will be announced later by MORA.
Overseas Pakistanis wishing to apply for Hajj-2026 can also apply under the Regular Hajj Scheme, as there will be no Sponsorship Scheme for Hajj-2026.
Important Points and Required Documents:
- Recent photographs of each Hajj applicant as per specifications mentioned on the application form.
- Photocopy of valid CNIC/NICOP/SNIC issued by NADRA.
- Photocopy of International Machine-Readable Pakistani Passport (IMRPP) with validity until 26th November 2026 or beyond
- Original Medical Certificate
- Hajj applicant must have a valid bank account.
- Children under the age of 12 will not be permitted to perform Hajj this year.
- According to Saudi timelines, selection of pilgrims will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Approved Saudi vaccination is mandatory for all pilgrims.
- The Qurbani option will be selected as “Yes” by default on the MORA portal, as Qurbani is compulsory according to Saudi instructions.
Applicants are advised to submit their applications carefully and within the stipulated dates. For further updates and detailed instructions, please visit the official Ministry’s website regularly.
For further details, please contact:
- Visit the nearest ABL branch.
- 24/7 Allied Phone Banking: 042-111-225-225
- Hajj Cell: 0333-5480913
Official Ministry’s website: https://www.mora.gov.pk/