Guidelines for Hajj

Rules for Hajj 2025

The below-listed are the rules introduced for Hajj 2025: 

1. As per the rules, the first-time pilgrims will get preference to attend Hajj 2025. This rule has been introduced with the aim to allow more Muslims to perform this once in a lifetime spiritual journey. 

1. From 1 February 2025, Saudi Arabia will issue only single-entry Hajj visas for pilgrims from 14 countries, including India. This rule is introduced to stop unauthorised Hajj travel and reduce overcrowding at important holy sites. 

1. Women who are not travelling with a Shariah Mehram (male guardian) are generally not allowed, except in the case mentioned in Point 6 of the Haj 2025 Policy, which allows some women to travel without a Mehram under special conditions. 

1. People with serious illnesses like terminal cancer, advanced heart, lung, liver, or kidney diseases, infectious TB, or severe age-related weakness (senility) are not eligible to perform Hajj. 

1. Do note that anyone providing false information during application will be disqualified from Hajj, stopped at the airport, lose their deposit, and may face legal action. 

1. Children are not allowed to travel for Hajj in 2025, given safety concerns. 

1. Anyone without a machine-readable, valid Indian passport cannot participate in Hajj. 

1. You cannot repeat Hajj unless you are applying as a Mehram (male guardian) for woman, a companion for someone aged above 65 years, or a companion for someone with a disability. 

Hajj 2025 Application Form

Interested applicants can visit the official website of the Haj Committee - hajcommittee.gov.in to download the application form in order to initiate the application process. Applicants are also provided with the option to use the Android mobile app called 'Haj Committee of India' to fill out the form. Based on the requirements, applicants can choose any of the Embarkation Point out of the 21 options. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will roll out a tender to decide the airfare for the pilgrims. The fee and charges are subject to change.
The Haj Application Form (HAF) is available free of cost. It can be obtained from the State or Union Territory Haj Committees or downloaded from hajcommittee.gov.in. For manual submission, applicants can print the form and submit it to their respective State or Union Territory Haj Committees.   

Instructions to Fill in the Hajj 2025 Application Form

Before completing the HAFs, all applicants must read the guidelines in their entirety. The HAF only accepts English block letters, and applicants must provide their most recent photo with the application (per the guidelines). It is imperative for applicants to verify the accuracy of the details they supply on the HAF, as incomplete applications may result in rejection. A few of the crucial directives for HAF 2025 are as follows:

1. HAF Processing Fee - Applicants are required to pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs.300. In the case of infants, no processing is required for the submission of HAF. 
2. Application Notification - The Haj Committee of India sends out important text notifications to the applicants which is why it is essential to provide the accurate mobile number. 
3. Submission of Declaration - All applicants are required to submit a letter of self-declaration on plain white paper. 
4. Documents - The copies of all the documents must be self-attested while submitting the application. The following documents are necessary for Haj 2022 application: 
5. Original and copy of the passport - Only a valid machine-readable passport is accepted for the application process. 
6. Proof of Residence - No additional documentation is needed to prove residency if the applicant's address matches the address listed on their passport; if not, they must provide a self-attested copy of their Ration Card, Driver's Licence, Electricity Bill, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Bank Passbook or any other government-issued document. 
7. Photograph -The colour photograph should comprise 70% of the applicant's face. The photograph must be 3.5cm x 3.5cm in size with a white background. Applicants will need to write their name and passport number on the back of the photograph. 
8. Bank Account - In order to reimburse the applicant for any applicable fees and charges, the account details are necessary. Since only IFSC or RTGS can be used to begin reimbursements. A copy of the bank passbook or a cancelled bank check are required for the applications. The account details, including the IFSC code, must be included in the copy. 
9. Receipt of Fee Payment - Applicants must attach the pay-in-slip which indicates the successful payment of the processing fee. 
10. HAF - Once the applicants have completed the form and taken a copy of it, it needs to be attached with necessary documents. Applicants will need to use an envelope with "Application for Haj 1439 (H) - 2022 (C.E.)" written on it to ensure it reaches the State/Union Territory Haj Committees within the due date. 
11. Cover - The candidates must be members of the same family or close relatives if they are applying collectively. The only person eligible to serve as the cover head and be in charge of all payments is an adult male. Those who apply under the same cover must go together and stay in the same type of lodging. The applicants must apply under a new cover if the current cover has more than four members. 

1. Online Submission - If an applicant is submitting the application online, he/she is still required to send a copy of the HAF to State/Union Territory Haj Committees along with the required documents and a photograph. 
2. Bank Reference Number - The provisionally selected pilgrims will be provided with a unique bank reference in their provision selection letter. In order to deposit the Haj fee and charges, the bank reference number must be quoted without fail. 
3. Payment - You have the option of making the payment offline or online. Online payments can be done at hajcommittee.gov.in, the official website. The payment for the offline method must be made at a State Bank of India or Union Bank of India branch. As bank drafts, checks, or cash are not accepted for the application procedure, applicants must utilise the green pay-in-slip when making their payment at the branch. In the week following the prayer, candidates who are provisionally chosen must pay an advance of Rs. 81,000 and turn in a copy of their pay stub to the State/Union Territory Haj Committees. Additionally, applicants need to be aware that paying for their Haj 2025 application does not ensure a spot. 
4. Medical Certificate - Applications provisionally selected must also send a copy of their pay-in slip for the advance money, along with their medical certificate. A Health and Training Card and a Fitness Certificate must be included with the medical certificate. 
5. Application Cancellation - If an individual decides to cancel the application, a letter in the prescribed format must be submitted to the concerned State/Union Territory Haj Committee. Once cancelled, the application cannot be reinstated. 
6. Accommodation - On the HAF, applicants are required to specify the kind of accommodation. The applicant will be transferred to the next category and charged according to the real cost if they are unable to receive the stated kind of accommodation due to unavailability or for any other reason. 
7. Embarkation Points - A specific Embarkation Point must be mentioned in the application for each State or Union Territory. Candidates can select the Embarkation Point according to their current living address. There are variations in the airfare for every Embarkation Point. 
8. Flight Allotment - The State/Union Territory Haj Committees will send out notifications to the pilgrims 7 days in advance. The notification will include details of the flight allotment. Applicants will not be able to change the flight schedule. The flight schedule can only be changed by the State/Union Territory Haj Committees based on the situation. 
9. Stay Duration - Depending on the Haj season, pilgrims will remain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for 30 to 40 days. While visiting Saudi Arabia, pilgrims are not permitted to engage in any type of business. There is also a list of prohibited items that you cannot bring with you to Saudi Arabia during your trip, including food, currency, tobacco, and other items. It is encouraged that applicants review the complete list of requirements to make sure their trip to Haj 2025 is not cancelled owing to no. In the event that the applicant is found guilty of these accusations, the relevant State/Union Territory Haj Committee may promptly cancel their application, even at the Embarkation Point. 
10. Vaccination related requirements -Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the international travel-related norms have become stringent. Pilgrims will have to abide by the Health and International Air Travel Protocol. Before going to the Embarkation Point, all pilgrims must ensure that they possess a vaccination certificate on the Health, Vaccination & OPD Card. 

All applicants are advised to note their name, address, phone number, flight details, embarkation point, and the cover number on their baggage with a bold marker pen. These details will help in identifying their baggage. 

Applicants are recommended to visit - www.hajcommittee.gov.in in order to get the latest updates from the announcement section of the website.