Muslims in Pakistan begin submitting Hajj application forms and payment under the government's organized plan for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
Pakistan Announces Hajj 2026 Application Process
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony (MORA) in Pakistan has announced that the country is accepting applications for the Hajj pilgrimage in 2026. The announcement was made on Monday, marking the start of the application process for the upcoming Muslim pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia has approved a quota of 179,210 pilgrims for Pakistan in 2026. Of this total, 129,210 seats are allocated for the government scheme, with the remaining seats for private tour operators. However, the number of seats allocated for the private sector has not been mentioned in the provided text.
Interested individuals can apply for Hajj 2026 through a two-phase application process overseen by MORA. The application period for registered applicants is from August 4 to August 9, 2025, and for unregistered applicants, if quota remains, from August 11 to August 16, 2025.
Payment of Dues
The first installment for the Hajj dues must be paid during the same windows as the application phases. For registered applicants, the first installment payment is due between August 4–9, 2025, and for unregistered applicants, if quota is available, the payment is due between August 11–16, 2025.
The amount for the first installment is Rs. 500,000 for the long Hajj package (38–42 days) and Rs. 550,000 for the short Hajj package (20–25 days). Payments can be made at any of the 14 designated banks across Pakistan, such as Allied Bank and MCB Bank, either in person at their branches or through their Hajj application portals where available.
The second installment will be collected later, starting from November 2025, with exact deadlines to be announced by MORA. Applicants must pay the remaining balance as per instructions released closer to that time.
Additional Points
Selection for the Hajj 2026 is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date and time of payment. Applicants must have valid Pakistani passports with expiration at least until November 26, 2026. Children under 12 years old are not eligible.
Applicants should monitor the official Ministry of Religious Affairs website or bank updates for the latest instructions and deadlines. It is important to note that Hajj dues receipt will cease once all seats are filled.
In summary, the application and payment process for Hajj 2026 in Pakistan involves a two-phase application process overseen by MORA, with the first installment payment due between August 4–9, 2025, for registered applicants, and between August 11–16, 2025, for unregistered applicants (if quota remains). The second installment will be collected from November 2025 onwards, and applicants must pay the remaining balance as per instructions released closer to that time.
[1] Pakistan Today [2] Dawn [3] The News International [4] Geo News [5] Business Recorder
The Saudi Arabian news outlets, such as Pakistan Today, Dawn, The News International, Geo News, and Business Recorder, may carry articles detailing the allocated quota of 179,210 pilgrims for Pakistan in Hajj 2026, including the breakdown between government and private sectors. Art enthusiasts may also find articles highlighting contemporary Arabic art exhibitions in finance magazines, like Business Recorder, discussing potential investments in the growing art market of Saudi Arabia.
