Guidelines for Hajj

1. Qurrah or digital random selection date: 13 August 2025 

1. Advance payment date for selected candidates: Around 20 August 2025 

1. Release of first waiting list and payment deadline: September 2025 

1. Deadline for Hajj booking through private tour operators: 15 January 2026 

1. Arrival window for Hajj 2026: April 2026 

1. Departure window for Hajj 2026: June 2026 

Eligibility Criteria to attend Hajj 2026

The eligibility criteria to attend Hajj 2026 are as follows: 

1. You can perform Hajj only once in your lifetime through HCol. However, this condition has an exception if you are a Mehram (male guardian) or accompanying elderly pilgrims. 

1. You must be physically fit for Hajj. A medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner or authorised health facility is required after selection. 

1. You must hold a machine-readable Indian passport, valid at least until 31 December 2026. 

1. You are not eligible to travel if you are an applicant with serious medical conditions, in late stage of pregnancy, young children under 12 years of age, or restricted by court to travel. 

1. If you are a women pilgrim, you must be accompanied by a male guardian, unless traveling under the Lady Without Mehram (LWM) category. Do note that the LWM category has additional conditions. 

1. You should be capable of bearing the cost of pilgrimage, including advance payments, travel expenses, accommodation, and other logistics.  

1. If you are a pilgrim above 65 years of age, you are required to travel with a companion for safety and support. 

Documents Required to Apply Hajj 2026

You need to submit the following documents to apply for Hajj 2026: 

1. A machine-readable passport with validity up 31 December 2026 

1. Multiple copies of passport-sized photographs as per the specified requirements. 

1. Address proof like Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc. 

1. Medical certificate confirming your fitness for the travel. 

1. Bank account details, cancelled cheques, passbook, etc. 

1. Cover number generated after successful application and selection through Qurrah. 

1. Declaration confirming that the applicant has not performed Hajj earlier. 

1. Mehram documents in case of elderly or lady pilgrims. 

Note: You may be required to submit additional documents based on the requirements. 

How to Apply for Hajj 2026

Follow the steps given below to apply for Hajj 2026: 

Step 1: You need to check if you fulfill the eligibility criteria required to perform Hajj 2026. 

Step 2: Ensure that you are physically fit and financially capable of performing Hajj. 

Step 3: You will have to submit an online application through anyone of the official portals: Haj Committee of India website or Haj Suvidha Mobile App. 

Step 4: Fill in all the required details on the application form. 

Step 5: Wait for ‘Qurrah’ or lottery announcements. If selected, you will be informed through SMS notification. The list will also be available on the official website. 

Step 6: A cover number will be generated for you upon selection, save that number. 

Step 7: Pay the first installment of the fees within the given deadline. 

Step 8: Submit all the required documents. 

Step 9: Pay the balance amount and receive all the details related to travel.