ISLAMABAD: The second phase of receiving Hajj 2026 applications has started across Pakistan, the Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Saturday.
The process, available through the ministry’s online portal and designated banks, will continue until Saturday, August 16. In this phase, unregistered intending pilgrims are also eligible to apply. Overseas Pakistanis can submit applications through a close relative in Pakistan, with medical fitness certificates required upon arrival.
According to ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, more than 71,000 applications were received in the first phase of the program. The next stage will accept applications along with the first installment of expenses.
Under the new policy, 70 percent of the total Hajj quota is reserved for the government scheme and 30 percent for private tour operators. Pakistan’s quota stands at 179,210 pilgrims 119,210 for the government scheme and 60,000 for private operators pending Saudi approval.
