The payment process for the Private Hajj plan 2027 has begun.

: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has started collecting dues from applicants under the Private Hajj Scheme 2027, directing pilgrims to make all bookings and payments through the official Hajj Portal and Pak Hajj App.

The ministry said applicants would be able to choose an authorised Hajj organiser and select their preferred package through the digital platforms.

It clarified that Hajj companies were not authorised to collect payments directly from pilgrims. All financial transactions under the private scheme will instead be processed through the official Hajj Portal.

Pilgrims have been warned against handing over money to unauthorised agents or individuals, with the ministry stating that applicants would be responsible for any losses resulting from such transactions.

The ministry also advised intending pilgrims not to make direct cash or cheque payments to Hajj organisers.

Applicants already registered under the private scheme can select their Hajj company and package through the portal, while fresh registrations are also continuing through the Hajj Portal and Pak Hajj App.

The ministry said 71,696 pilgrims have been allocated a quota under the Private Hajj Scheme 2027.