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title: "Pakistani Government Hajj 2026 Applications Deadline Extended Until August 16"
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updated: "2025-08-12"
description: "Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Religious Affairs is accepting government Hajj applications until August 16, 2025 with 91,300 already received."
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# Pakistani Government Hajj 2026 Applications Deadline Extended Until August 16

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/pakistani-government-hajj-2026-applications-deadline-extended/
Updated: 2025-08-12

**ISLAMABAD —** The Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the collection of applications for the government Hajj scheme is ongoing and will continue until **August 16**, **2025** unless the quota is filled earlier.

According to the ministry’s spokesperson, **91,300 applications** have so far been submitted through the official online portal and designated banks. The remaining seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and the collection process will be halted immediately once all seats are filled.

Under the 2026 government Hajj scheme, pilgrims can choose between a **40-day-long package** or a **25-day short package**. Applicants are required to pay a **first installment** of **Rs. 500,000** for the short package or **Rs. 550,000** for the long package at the time of submission. The **second installment** will be collected from **November 1**.

The ministry also confirmed that **Pakistani passport holders residing abroad** are eligible to apply, expanding accessibility for the diaspora community.

Authorities have urged intending pilgrims to submit their applications promptly to secure a place, noting that the demand for seats remains high.