Pakistan Hajj 2027 Registration Passes 232,000 in First Two Weeks
More than 232,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj 2027 in the first two weeks of a new fully digital, mandatory registration system that allows families to apply jointly.
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Last updated: 23 Sep 2026, 10:20 AM (Saudi time)
More than 232,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj 2027 in the first two weeks of a new fully digital, mandatory registration system that allows families to apply jointly.
Saudi Arabia has opened a priority reservation window running from 30 June to 13 August 2026 for Hajj operators to secure Makkah and Madinah accommodation, alongside a new mandatory unified service package and compulsory staff training for the 2027 season.
Umrah visa rules for the 1448 AH season now cut entry validity to 30 days, require confirmed Nusuk hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued, and make Nusuk registration mandatory for all pilgrims.
Makkah's Royal Commission has signed agreements to redevelop seven central districts across 4.4 million square meters, backed by more than SR16.3 billion in investment under the Developed Districts Program.
Saudi Arabia has approved plans for Makkah's first international airport and completed designs for a city metro, aiming to ease travel for millions of pilgrims.
Indonesia has launched a formal review of its 2026 Hajj operation, citing lower pilgrim costs, pre-departure Nusuk Cards and a 25 percent fall in deaths, while flagging healthcare and conditions in Mina as priorities for reform.
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