Haj 2026 Application Process Begins: Apply Online by July 31, 2025
INDIA, JUL 8 – The Indian government aims to ensure a transparent and cost-efficient pilgrimage for over 1.75 lakh applicants, with mandatory passport validity through December 31, 2026.
- On Tuesday, the Ministry of Minority Affairs announced the opening of Haj 2026 applications via online form until July 31.
- Building on a decade of reforms, the Haj Committee of India facilitates over 175,000 pilgrims annually through transparent, safe, and cost-efficient measures, with strict cancellation penalties.
- Applicants must have a machine-readable Indian International Passport valid until December 31, 2026, applying via the official website or Haj Suvidha app.
- The Ministry of Minority Affairs warns of penalties for cancellations, except in cases of death or serious medical emergencies, urging applicants to consider carefully before applying.
- Indian Haj Mission is coordinating with Saudi authorities to ensure smooth logistics for pilgrims traveling from Mina to Arafat, facilitating a seamless pilgrimage experience.
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Haj Committee of India opens application process for 2026 pilgrimage
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) The Haj Committee of India, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, has officially started the application process for Haj 2026 and the online application window will remain open till July 31, 2025, an official statement said on Tuesday. Applicants have to thoroughly read the guidelines and undertakings before submitting their […]
Haj 2026 application process to end on July 31
New Delhi: The Ministry of Minority Affairs announced on Tuesday, July 8, that pilgrims can submit their applications for Haj 2026 through the online Haj Application Form until July 31. The process for registration for the Haj 2026 pilgrimage was opened by Haj Committee of India, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The Ministry’s announcement for Haj 2026 said, “The Haj Committee of India invites applications for Haj-2026 from intending pilg…
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