Hajj 2027 Registration Opens Free of Charge
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf formally launches the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2027, announcing that intending pilgrims can now complete the registration free of charge through a fully digital system from anywhere in the world.
The Government of Pakistan has officially launched mandatory registration for Hajj 2027, with aspiring pilgrims now able to complete the process online from the comfort of their homes, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf announced on Tuesday (June 23).
Speaking at the launch ceremony of Hajj 2027 registration in Islamabad, the minister said the government, in collaboration with the National IT Board, has fully digitized the Hajj management system to ensure greater transparency, convenience, and efficient service delivery.
He stated that registration for Hajj 2027 has commenced immediately and will remain completely free of cost, with no registration fee being charged. Registration will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis and has been made mandatory for applicants intending to perform Hajj under both the government and private schemes.
Sardar Muhammad Yousaf emphasized that no application for Hajj 2027 will be accepted without prior registration. He noted that intending pilgrims must possess a valid passport with an expiry date extending at least until November 26, 2027. However, individuals may complete the registration process even if they have not yet obtained a passport.
The minister further explained that members of the same family can register jointly, while overseas Pakistanis will also be able to register from any country around the world. Registration can be completed within minutes through the online portal or the “Pak Hajj” mobile application.
He urged citizens planning to perform Hajj in 2027 to complete their registration at the earliest, noting that only registered applicants will be eligible to choose between the government and private Hajj schemes once the next phase begins.
Responding to a question, the minister described Hajj 2026 as one of the most successful Hajj operations in Pakistan’s history, saying that Pakistani pilgrims expressed a high level of satisfaction with the arrangements. He credited the success to the implementation of directives issued by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as well as the support extended by the Saudi government and the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan.
Sardar Muhammad Yousaf revealed that the Road to Makkah initiative was expanded to Lahore this year, enabling nearly 80 percent of Pakistani pilgrims to benefit from the facility. He added that the ministry received less than one percent complaints, reflecting the confidence of pilgrims in the arrangements made for Hajj.
The minister also disclosed that the ministry is currently working on estimates regarding potential refunds for Pakistani pilgrims who performed Hajj this year.
Highlighting future plans, he said Pakistan’s Muslim population has now exceeded 230 million, prompting the government to continue negotiations with Saudi authorities for an increase in the country's Hajj quota. According to population-based calculations, Pakistan’s Hajj quota should be approximately 230,000 pilgrims, and the government is making serious efforts to secure a higher allocation.