Pakistan opens applications for 5,000 Hajj 2025 seats

Islamabad, January 10, 2025 – The Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially opened applications for 5,000 vacant seats for Hajj 2025, starting today, Friday.

A spokesperson for the Ministry announced that the applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Designated banks across the country will upload the applications daily onto the Hajj portal for further processing.

For new applicants, a payment of 600,000 rupees is required in the first two instalments. The spokesperson also noted that additional costs would be incurred for optional services such as sacrifice arrangements or a separate room during the pilgrimage.

Once the remaining vacant seats are filled, the submission of Hajj 2025 applications will be halted immediately, the spokesperson added.