You Can Now Pay Your Hajj Fee in Installments

In a significant change for the upcoming Hajj season, the federal government has announced a three-installment payment plan for pilgrims intending to perform Hajj in 2025.

Under this plan, applicants will be required to pay an initial deposit of Rs. 200,000 along with their application.

Following the selection process through balloting, the remaining dues will be collected in two separate installments, with the final payment due in mid-February.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has indicated that scheduled banks across the country will begin accepting applications for the government’s regular Hajj scheme by mid-month.

The official Hajj Policy 2025 will be unveiled by Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain, who is expected to return from abroad next week to make the announcement.

Furthermore, new health guidelines have been introduced for pilgrims. According to these guidelines, individuals suffering from severe heart, liver, or lung diseases, as well as those with neurological or psychological conditions, will be deemed ineligible to travel.

Pregnant women in their seventh month and people affected by communicable illnesses, including influenza, meningitis, COVID-19, and polio, will also be prohibited from undertaking the pilgrimage this year.

These health restrictions aim to ensure the safety and well-being of all pilgrims, as the government seeks to maintain a manageable and secure environment for participants.