Explanation

Applicants shall be Pakistani citizens having valid Pakistani Passport up to 26-11-2026

Explanation

 Sacrifice (Qurbani) through KSA Govt. The Adahi programme will be compulsory. No private sacrifice will be allowed.

Explanation

No Mehram shall be required for women for Hajj 2026, as per the decision of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) 2023, subject to the submission of an affidavit to the effect:

a. Their parents or husband allow them;

b. They are in the group of reliable females; and

c. There is no threat to their dignity. 

Explanation

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) 2023 decided to exempt women from the requirement of a Mehram 

Explanation

Terminally ill patients will not be allowed to proceed for Hajj.

Explanation

Quota Allocation

o Total Pakistani Hajj quota is 179,210.

o 70% of this quota is allocated to the government scheme, 30% to private operators. (private quota will be capped at 60000)

Explanation

Private companies and individuals under schemes such as the Sponsorship Scheme are required to deposit Hajj dues in foreign exchange remitted from abroad through a banking channel

Explanation

If Hajj applicants exceed the quota, priority is given to  First-time Hajj applicants.

Given the timelines of KSA, there shall be a selection of pilgrims on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

Referemce Hajj policy 2026 Government Hajj Scheme point num v pdf Page# 5

Explanation

Munazzams/DHCs with a minimum of 2000 pilgrims, as per KSA Talemaat, against allocated quota of the private Hajj scheme, shall be allowed to take part in the Hajj Operation

Subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Ministry,

Provided that the proposed terms and conditions do not create discretion with the Ministry or lead to failure of the upcoming 2026 Hajj operations. 

Explanation

Performance evaluation of private sector (DHCs) Hajj would be conducted by third party for whole Hajj Operation