Here’s Everything About Hajj Policy 2025

Hajj policy 2025, hajj applications, expenses, required documents, etc.

The federal government of Pakistan has approved the Hajj Policy 2025. As per the Hajj policy, the amount per pilgrim is set between Rs.1,075,000 to Rs.1,175,000 according to local media sources.

The official sources of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony revealed that the draft of Hajj Policy 2025 was finalized after consultations with all stakeholders. The federal cabinet has approved the Hajj Policy. The Minister for Religious Affairs, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, has revealed the Hajj policy for 2025. The Hajj policy now permits individuals under 10 to accomplish the pilgrimage obligation.

Privat e Hajj schemes now have more flexibility in providing service personnel for individuals over 80. They need to be accompanied by an attendant.

The government will start accepting late Hajj applications in 2025 to secure a berth in the Government Hajj Scheme from the general public within a few days.

This year, the Hajj quota will be one of the highest Haj quotas in Saudi Arabia. Out of the total quota, 50% has been reserved for the government scheme and the other 50% for the private scheme.

The minister added that 89,605 seats have been reserved for the government and the private Haj schemes, respectively. The 5,000 seats will be kept for sponsorship under the government Haj scheme, while 30,000 seats will be allocated to private Haj tour operators for sponsorship. On the other hand the government sponsorship scheme will operate on a “first come, first served” basis and will be not liable to balloting.

It is pertinent to mention here that as per the Hajj policy 2024, all those pilgrims (men and women) who have performed Hajj between 2017 and 2023 were not eligible to apply. However, the men who wish to accompany women, who haven’t performed Hajj during this period, can apply as per Mehram. On the other hand, the Sponsorship Scheme for Hajj 2024 was exempt from this restriction.

Moreover, Pakistanis can perform Hajj for up to 20 to 25 days for the first time, revealed the Religious Ministry. There are now two hajj packages, such as long hajj and short hajj. Below you can find the complete details;

Long Hajj Package 2025:

Under the long hajj package 2025, the pilgrims can spend 38 to 42 days, including eight days in Madina.

Short Hajj Package 2025:

Under the short package 2025, the pilgrims can spend 20 to 25 days, including eight days in Madina.

Hajj 2025 Sponsorship Scheme:

Under the Hajj 2025 sponsorship scheme overseas Pakistani pilgrims need to pay in Dollars. Moreover, they can also sponsor someone from their family members in Pakistan. Pilgrims from the northern region and southern parts need to pay $4225.

Hajj price in Pakistan 2025:

This year, for performing Hajj from the southern parts, Karachi, Quetta, and Sukkur, pilgrims need to pay Rs.1,075,000 to Rs.1,175,000, whereas the pilgrims from northern parts need to pay Rs.1,075,000 to Rs.1,175,000, for a long hajj package. on the other hand, the additional cost for the sacrifice will be Rs.55,000.

Hajj applications 2025

The hajj applications 2025 for securing a berth in the Government Hajj Scheme from the general public started from November 18 to December 3. The Hajj 2025 draw was announced on Dec 6. The Ministry of Religious Affairs now declared that late applicants for Hajj 2025 can submit their applications next week, with 5,000 remaining slots available under the government’s Hajj scheme. These additional 5,000 slots offer another chance for those who missed the prior deadline to participate in the religious pilgrimage.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has also declared that private group bookings for Hajj 2025 will begin on 10th January.

Hajj applications under the government Hajj scheme will be available at the eligible banks. The branches of these banks are available across the country to entertain the hajj applications.

Allied Bank Limited (ABL)
Askari Bank Limited
Bank Alfalah
Bank of Punjab (BOP)
Bank Islami
Faisal Bank Limited
Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
Habib Metropolitan Bank
Bank Alhabib Limited
Mezan Bank
Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB)
National Bank Limited (NBP)
Soneri Bank
United Bank Limited (UBL)
Zari Taraqiati Bank (for regular hajj scheme)

Required Documents for the Hajj 2025:

The intended pilgrims need to have the following documents before applying for the government Hajj 2025;

Valid CNIC
Passport (Machine Readable Passport)
Recent Passport sized photographs
Medical certificate
Must know his/her blood group.
For the Sponsorship Hajj Scheme, it is essential to send the name, ID card, and contact details of the Hajj pilgrim along with the amount in the Ministry’s dollar account in Pakistani banks from abroad.
Women who are to perform hajj without Mehram need to submit permission from their parents/husbands.

Government HajJ Facilities:

Under the government Hajj scheme 2025 the pilgrims will get the following facilities:

Training for Hajj
Vaccination
Medical facilities in Saudi Arabia
Two-way flight tickets
transport
5-litres of Zamzam

Hajj policy 2025 in Urdu:

Hajj balloting 2025 in Pakistan

The hajj balloting 2025 in Pakistan held on 6th December 2024. Yet, there is a second chance available to submit the Hajj application for late participants for 5,000 slots. To find your name in the hajj balloting 2025 in Pakistan you need to install the PakHajj application on your mobile phones. After the installation of the PakHajj application, you will be able to find your name in the hajj balloting. below are the links for Android and iOS device owners from where they can install the application.