By Sumayya
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs ministry on Friday told future pilgrims to make sure they pay the second part of their 2027 Hajj money before October 20. The ministry made it clear that people must pay this money on time so that their Hajj applications do not get cancelled.
Pakistan first allowed pilgrims to pay for their Hajj trip in smaller parts back in November 2024, when it shared its Hajj rules for the year 2025.
The government says this option helps people who cannot give a large amount of money for the yearly Islamic journey all at one time. For the government plan this year, Pakistan set aside 107,526 spots, which includes 30,000 spots for a shorter trip package.
Another 71,696 spots have been given to private tour companies for next year’s Hajj. The government has stated that pilgrims will pay Rs1.2 million ($4,334) for a 40-day Hajj plan and Rs1.3 million ($4,695) for a shorter 20- to 25-day plan under the official government system.
“Only four days are left to pay the second part of the Hajj fees,” the religious affairs ministry said in an official statement. “People using the government plan for Hajj must finish paying their second instalment before October 20.”
The ministry said that pilgrims should use the National Information Technology Board’s (NITB) online Hajj portal or the Pak Hajj mobile phone application to send their money.
It explained that payments on the online portal can be done using a bank card, One Link, or by taking a printed bank form directly to the bank.
“Pilgrims must pay their money on time to avoid having their Hajj applications cancelled,” the statement repeated. It also noted that pilgrims need to download a medical health form from the Hajj portal and get it signed by a doctor.
It added that uploading this signed medical health certificate back onto the online portal is also something everyone must do. Every year, thousands of Pakistani pilgrims travel to holy places in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj.
This massive event requires large plans by both the government and private companies to book flights, arrange food, and find places for Pakistani pilgrims to stay during their time in Saudi Arabia.
