Govt Starts Collecting 2nd Hajj Payment 2026
Govt starts collecting 2nd Hajj payment 2026. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has started collecting the second installment of Hajj dues from pilgrims selected under the Government Hajj Scheme for the 2026-27 session, moving the process into its decisive phase.
According to the ministry’s announcement, successful applicants can deposit the second installment from October 5 to October 20, 2026. The payment process is fully digital – pilgrims can deposit their dues through the Pak Hajj App or the Digital Hajj Portal. Source: ProPakistani, 5 October 2026
Latest Update (October 2026)
In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Religious Affairs warned that the Hajj applications of pilgrims who fail to deposit the second installment by October 20, 2026 will be cancelled automatically. However, the amount already deposited will be refunded to the applicant’s account.
The ministry also clarified that uploading the Hajj medical fitness certificate on the Pak Hajj App or the Digital Hajj Portal is mandatory before depositing the second installment. The facility to modify or change Hajj packages has been closed.
2nd Hajj Payment 2026 – Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Announcing Authority | Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony |
| Scheme | Government Hajj Scheme 2026-27 |
| Payment | Second installment of Hajj dues |
| Payment Window | October 5 – October 20, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 20, 2026 |
| Payment Method | Pak Hajj App / Digital Hajj Portal (fully digital) |
| Pre-condition | Medical fitness certificate upload mandatory |
| On Missed Deadline | Application cancelled; deposited amount refunded |
Who Must Pay the Second Installment
The second installment collection applies to all pilgrims selected under the Government Hajj Scheme who have already paid the first installment. The country completed online booking of all seats under the government scheme on August 25, marking the first time the entire quota was filled through a digital reservation system.
Pakistan allocated 107,526 slots to the government scheme for next year’s Hajj, including 30,000 for a shorter package, while another 71,696 slots have been allocated to the private scheme.
Hajj Package Prices
The government announced the following package prices under the government scheme:
- Rs 1.2 million for a 40-day Hajj package
- Rs 1.3 million for a shorter 20- to 25-day package
The first installment, collected from August 18, 2026, covered 50% of the total dues. The second installment now collects the remaining amount.
How to Pay the Second Installment
Pilgrims can pay only through the Pak Hajj App or the Hajj Digital Portal (hajj.mora.gov.pk). Follow these steps:
- Step 1: Log in to the Pak Hajj App or hajj.mora.gov.pk with your email, mobile number, or CNIC.
- Step 2: Upload the doctor-verified medical fitness certificate if you have not already done so – this is mandatory before payment.
- Step 3: Open the dues section and generate the payment for the second installment.
- Step 4: Pay using one of the approved methods (see below).
- Step 5: Save the receipt and confirm the app shows the payment against your application.
Approved Payment Methods
- 1Link PSID generated from the app, payable from any bank account
- Debit or credit card through the portal
- Digital challan paid at an HBL branch
The ministry has warned since August that it is not responsible for money paid through any other channel – pay only through the official app or portal.
Medical Fitness Certificate – Mandatory Before Payment
Uploading a certified medical fitness certificate has been made mandatory before payment of the second installment. Pilgrims will be eligible to deposit the dues only after uploading the certificate on the Pak Hajj App or Digital Hajj Portal.
- Pilgrims living in Pakistan must have the medical form verified by a doctor registered with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
- Overseas Pakistanis should get the same form verified by a doctor in their country of residence and upload it under the overseas category.
- The medical form upload feature was added to the app in late September, along with package-change and cancellation options.
Package Change Facility Closed
The ministry clarified that the facility to modify or change Hajj packages has been closed (the deadline for package changes ended on October 4 at 12 pm). Pilgrims can no longer switch their selected package at this stage.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
If a pilgrim fails to deposit the second installment by October 20, 2026, their Hajj application will be cancelled automatically. However, the amount already deposited (the first installment) will be refunded to the respective pilgrim’s account.
Pilgrims are advised to complete their medical certification and payment well before the deadline to avoid technical problems at the last moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the 2nd Hajj payment collection start?
The collection of the second installment under the Government Hajj Scheme started on October 5, 2026.
Q: What is the last date to deposit the second Hajj installment?
October 20, 2026. Payments made after this date will not be accepted and the application will be cancelled.
Q: How can I pay the second Hajj installment?
Only through the Pak Hajj App or the Digital Hajj Portal (hajj.mora.gov.pk), using a 1Link PSID from any bank account, a debit/credit card, or a digital challan at an HBL branch.
Q: Is the medical fitness certificate required before payment?
Yes. Uploading the doctor-verified medical fitness certificate on the Pak Hajj App or portal is mandatory before you can deposit the second installment.
Q: Can I change my Hajj package now?
No. The package modification facility closed on October 4 at 12 pm and will not reopen.
Q: What happens if I miss the October 20 deadline?
Your Hajj application will be cancelled automatically, but the amount you already deposited will be refunded to your account.
Q: What are the Hajj package prices this year?
Rs 1.2 million for the 40-day package and Rs 1.3 million for the shorter 20- to 25-day package under the government scheme.
Final Thoughts
The start of second-installment collection marks the final decisive stage for pilgrims selected under the Government Hajj Scheme. With a fully digital payment process, a mandatory medical fitness certificate, and a strict October 20 deadline that carries automatic cancellation, pilgrims should treat this as urgent. Completing the certificate upload and payment early – rather than waiting for the last day – is the safest way to secure your place for next year’s Hajj.
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