Hajj 2027 registration opens September 20
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, will open registration for residents and citizens wishing to perform Hajj during the 2027 season from 12 midnight on Sunday, September 20 until October 20, 2026.</p> <p>In a statement by the Ministry, registration will be conducted exclusively through the official Hajj portal at…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will open registration for the 2027 Hajj season on September 20, 2026, at 12 midnight. This online registration process will close on October 20, 2026. Applicants must complete the registration through the official Hajj portal, hajj.gov.qa.
The ministry aims to boost the efficiency of services provided to pilgrims by allowing campaigns to finalize their arrangements in advance. Qatar's Hajj quota for 2027 is 4,400 pilgrims. Once registration closes, electronic screening of applications will begin, with acceptance notifications sent via SMS to eligible applicants from the end of October.
A mandatory health fitness certificate is required for registration, as per Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah requirements. This certificate, available at health centers across Qatar, confirms an applicant's medical eligibility and helps ensure a safe pilgrimage.
Registration requirements differ for Qatari citizens and residents/GCC citizens. Qatari citizens must be at least 18 years old, with up to three companions allowed. Residents/GCC citizens must be at least 45 years old, have never performed Hajj before, and have resided continuously in Qatar for at least 15 years, with only one companion allowed.
The ministry has upgraded the electronic registration system to offer more flexible mechanisms for applicants to complete contracting and electronic payment procedures with approved Hajj campaigns. Applicants must pay QAR 10,000 as an advance towards the final cost of the Hajj program, which varies depending on the chosen campaign's services.
The final cost of Hajj will be revealed after acceptance notifications. The ministry encourages applicants to review requirements, include all companions in the original application, and contact the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs via hotline 132 for inquiries.
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