ISLAMABAD: Hajj 2027 second installment payments are currently being collected from pilgrims enrolled under Pakistan’s official Hajj scheme, with the Ministry of Religious Affairs directing all selected pilgrims to complete their dues by October 20, 2026.
According to ministry officials, 22,172 pilgrims have so far submitted their second installment, generating approximately Rs14.17 billion in collections. Authorities have provided multiple payment options, including online and conventional banking facilities, to make the process easier for pilgrims.
Hajj 2027 Second Installment Payments Continue Through Online and Bank Channels
The Ministry of Religious Affairs said 12,743 pilgrims paid their dues from home through 1Link, while another 1,089 pilgrims used bank cards. A further 8,340 pilgrims submitted their payments through manual bank challans.
Officials said online payments made through the Digital Hajj Portal have exceeded 55 percent, reflecting increasing use of digital payment facilities. The portal allows pilgrims to submit their dues without visiting a bank branch.
Medical Fitness Certificate Required
The ministry has clarified that uploading a medical fitness certificate to the Hajj Portal is mandatory before pilgrims can submit their second installment.
Pilgrims can pay their dues through the National IT Board’s Hajj Portal using 1Link, bank cards or manual bank challans.
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The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged pilgrims not to wait until the final date and to complete their payments at the earliest to avoid delays in subsequent Hajj arrangements.
Officials said further administrative and logistical preparations for Hajj 2026 will proceed following completion of the second installment collection process.
