Pakistan has approved its first-ever four-year Hajj Policy and Plan, covering the seasons from 2027 through 2030, in a move the government says will bring long-term stability and planning to the pilgrimage. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony opened Hajj 2027 registration on June 22, 2026, inviting applicants to record their intention to perform the pilgrimage in the coming season.
The federal cabinet cleared the multi-year framework, marking a shift away from the country's practice of issuing a fresh policy each year. Officials have presented the change as a way to give aspiring pilgrims and operators greater predictability across several seasons.
A Shariah-compliant savings scheme
Among the most notable features of the new policy is the introduction of a Shariah-compliant Hajj savings scheme. According to the ministry, the scheme is designed to let aspiring pilgrims gradually set aside funds for Hajj through a system aligned with Islamic financial principles. The measure aims to ease the burden of meeting large lump-sum costs, allowing families to plan and save over time rather than arranging the full amount in a single season.
The four-year horizon of the policy is intended to support this savings approach, giving applicants a clearer runway to prepare financially for a future pilgrimage.
How registration works
Registration for Hajj 2027 opened as a first phase in which all applicants wishing to perform Hajj record their interest. There is no registration fee, and bookings are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration remains open until the required quota is filled.
A passport is not mandatory at the initial registration stage. However, a valid passport is required later during the Hajj dues booking process, and the ministry has advised that the passport should remain valid until at least November 16, 2027. Registered applicants can choose between the Government Hajj Scheme and the Private Hajj Scheme.
The ministry has urged prospective pilgrims to register early, given that available places are allocated in the order applications are received. Final costs, package details and payment timelines for the Government scheme are expected to be confirmed in subsequent phases.
Practical guidance for applicants
Pilgrims planning to perform Hajj in 2027 should register as early as possible, since the first-come, first-served system means delays can affect availability. Applicants should decide between the Government and Private schemes based on budget and the services each offers. Those without a current passport should begin the renewal or application process now, ensuring validity extends to at least November 2027 for the dues booking stage. Families considering the new Shariah-compliant savings scheme should seek full details from the ministry once terms are published, and keep registration confirmations and receipts safely stored for reference in later phases.