Hajj Sponsorship: A Guide to Government of Pakistan’s Sponsorship Scheme for Overseas Pakistanis

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Updated July 2024

A transformative initiative designed to empower and enable individuals to undertake the sacred pilgrimage to Makkah, the Hajj Sponsorship Scheme stands as a testament to the commitment of the Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Government of Pakistan. This innovative program not only fosters inclusivity but also acknowledges the diverse needs of the Pakistani diaspora.

Read on as Wego unveils details you need to know regarding the Hajj Sponsorship Scheme.

What is the Hajj sponsorship?

The Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Government of Pakistan, has introduced a sponsorship scheme to assist overseas Pakistanis. This scheme allows them to:

• sponsor themselves or others for Hajj without the need for balloting
• apply for Hajj irrespective of whether they have performed the pilgrimage in the past five years, a flexibility not available under the regular scheme

Please note that Hajj fees/dues are required to be remitted in USD to the Ministry’s accounts through the SWIFT banking system.

For more information on Hajj 2025, visit our dedicated article below:

Hajj sponsorship scheme remittance

Under the Government Sponsorship Hajj scheme for Hajj 2025, the sponsorship amount will be remitted to any of the banks listed once the Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony updates their website with the relevant information. As Hajj 2025 is still in the future, the government page for this scheme is not yet available.

Hajj sponsorship scheme application process

The application process for the Hajj sponsorship scheme for the year 2025 is currently not available due to the distant timeframe of the Hajj season. Rest assured, we will promptly update this section with the latest information as soon as it becomes available. Please stay tuned for updates.

Hajj sponsorship scheme contact number

Currently, there is no contact number available for the Hajj sponsorship scheme for the year 2025, as the Hajj season is still quite distant. However, we are committed to providing you with the latest updates as soon as this information becomes available. Please stay tuned for further announcements.