Pakistan has fully digitized the Hajj registration process for 2027, allowing intending pilgrims to submit applications from home without visiting offices or waiting in long queues, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has announced.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Yousaf said the digital system has been introduced to make the Hajj process more transparent, convenient and efficient. The government had earlier signed an agreement with the Ministry of IT to develop an end-to-end digital Hajj system, including the application process and services through the Pak Hajj mobile app.
According to the minister, around 400,000 registered intending pilgrims will be able to complete their applications online from their homes. Applicants will have three options to pay their Hajj dues: through a credit card, via PSID, or by printing a challan and depositing the amount in cash.
The government Hajj Scheme has been allocated 107,526 seats. Collection of the first instalment will begin on August 17, while the second instalment will be collected in October.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration process will close once the government quota is filled.
The ministry had already announced that registration for Hajj 2027 is mandatory for both government and private schemes, with registration available through the online portal and Pak Hajj mobile application. Registration itself is free of charge.
Yousaf further said pilgrims opting for the private Hajj scheme will also be able to select their preferred private operator through the Pak Hajj app. He advised intending pilgrims not to make payments directly to private Hajj operators, stressing the importance of using the officially designated payment mechanism.
The government’s move is part of broader reforms aimed at shifting Pakistan’s Hajj operations to a fully digital, transparent and pilgrim-friendly system. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also approved Pakistan’s first four-year Hajj Policy and Plan for 2027-2030 in July, with a focus on long-term planning, transparency and digital reforms.