Hajj Applicants to Get Refunds Under New Policy
The federal government has introduced a refund policy for Hajj applicants who could not continue their pilgrimage due to medical conditions or other unavoidable circumstances.
According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the initiative is aimed at providing financial relief to affected pilgrims and their families facing unexpected hardships.
Under the new guidelines, applicants seeking a refund must submit a formal request accompanied by specific documents required to verify their eligibility for repayment.
Required documents include a photocopy of the applicant’s national identity card, the original bank receipt of the deposited amount, and valid medical reports as proof.
In the unfortunate case of an applicant’s death, families must provide an official death certificate along with other documents to claim the refund amount.
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The refund applications should be submitted directly to the Accounts Officer at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, ensuring all necessary papers are attached for smooth processing.
Officials confirmed that the policy aims to safeguard the financial interests of applicants while making the refund process transparent, efficient, and accessible to all eligible individuals.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has also opened applications for the Private Hajj Scheme 2026, offering 37,903 slots for new pilgrims across the country.
Priority has been granted to 22,097 re-registered applicants who missed last year, with private operators required to process their registrations before new applicants.
The total quota for private Hajj operators has been fixed at 60,000 pilgrims, including both re-registered participants and newly registered applicants for the upcoming pilgrimage season.
