Pakistan has so far received 91,300 applications under the government’s Hajj 2026 scheme, the Ministry of Religious Affairs announced.
According to details, applicants can continue to apply for the remaining seats until August 16, or earlier if the quota is filled.
The ministry’s spokesperson confirmed that over 37,000 seats are still available under the scheme.
Applications may be submitted through the official online portal or at designated bank branches across the country.
“Receiving of Hajj applications will be stopped immediately once the available seats are filled,” the spokesperson said.
This year, the government’s Hajj 2026 scheme offers two categories: a long package of 38–42 days and a short package of 20–25 days.
The cost ranges between Rs1.15 million and Rs1.25 million, with an initial payment of Rs500,000 or Rs550,000, depending on the package, required at the time of application. The remaining amount will be payable from November 1.
The ministry further clarified that overseas Pakistanis with valid Pakistani passports are also eligible to apply.
Under the new policy, 70 percent of the total quota is reserved for the government scheme, while 30 percent will be allocated to private tour operators.
Pakistan’s overall quota is 179,210 pilgrims, 119,210 under the government scheme and 60,000 through private operators, subject to final approval by Saudi authorities.