India announces Haj Policy 2027 with 175,025 pilgrim quota
India has announced its Haj Policy for 2027, opening digital applications and confirming an expected quota of 175,025 pilgrims split between the Haj Committee of India and private operators.
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Last updated: 22 Sep 2026, 9:49 AM (Saudi time)
India has announced its Haj Policy for 2027, opening digital applications and confirming an expected quota of 175,025 pilgrims split between the Haj Committee of India and private operators.
More than 107,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj 2027 in the first five days of the government's drive, with most choosing the government scheme, as the ministry runs a fully paperless digital operation.
Saudi Arabia has unveiled Hajj 2027 reforms, introducing mandatory unified packages that bundle accommodation, transport and catering, scrapping the budget Package D, and requiring staff training for visas.
Saudi Arabia will allocate 98 percent of Nigeria's Hajj quota to licensed private operators under a Vision 2030 business-to-business model, as NAHCON shifts to a regulatory role ahead of a tightly scheduled 2027 season.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened licensing applications for Saudi and international companies to serve overseas pilgrims during the 1448 AH (2027) Hajj season, with bids submitted through the Nusuk platform.
Saudi health authorities have reaffirmed the vaccination and fitness rules for the 1448 AH (2027) Hajj and Umrah season, led by a mandatory meningococcal ACYW vaccine and a declaration of physical fitness to perform the rituals.
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