New Delhi : The Indian Ministry of Minority Affairs has officially opened the online application process for Haj 2026, inviting intending pilgrims to apply via the Haj Suvidha mobile app (Android and iOS) or the official Haj website. The application window opened on July 7, 2025, and will remain open until July 31, 2025, 11:59 PM .
Application Requirements & Guidelines
Applicants must hold a valid Indian passport issued on or before July 31, 2025, and valid at least until December 31, 2026 .
Detailed instructions, guidelines, and declarations are provided in the online form, and applicants are strongly advised to review them carefully before submission.
Once selected, canceling participation—except in cases of death or serious medical emergencies—may incur penalties and financial losses .
In June 2025, over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims attended Haj . The Indian Medical Mission efficiently coordinated medical facilities, ambulances, and buses to ensure all pilgrims reached Arafat in a timely manner. Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, India’s Consul General in Jeddah, confirmed the safe arrival of the delegation and praised collaboration between the Indian Haj Mission and Saudi authorities .
The Indian Haj Mission, recognized as the largest overseas operation managed by the Ministry, emphasized transparency, safety, and affordability in managing the pilgrimage.
