Overview

• The official Haj portal and the Haj Suvidha mobile app activated on July 7 to accept applications for next year’s pilgrimage.
• Applicants have until 11:59 p.m. on July 31 to submit their forms through the digital platform.
• Only machine-readable Indian passports issued by the application deadline and valid through December 31, 2026, will be eligible.
• Pilgrims withdrawing after registration except in cases of death or serious medical emergencies will face financial penalties.
• The digital process builds on last year’s record-low fatality rate achieved through enhanced monitoring and coordinated medical services.