Qatar will open Hajj registration for the 2027 pilgrimage season on September 20, allowing citizens and residents to apply online. Hajj registration will remain available until October 20 through the official electronic portal.
The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that applications will begin at midnight on September 20. The registration period will give eligible applicants one month to complete their applications and required procedures.
Qatar has set its Hajj quota at 4,400 pilgrims for the upcoming pilgrimage season. Applicants must also complete specific eligibility and health requirements before authorities consider their applications.
A health fitness certificate will serve as a mandatory first step for people seeking to perform Hajj. Applicants can obtain the certificate through health centers across Qatar before completing their registration process. The medical assessment will also enter the electronic system, helping authorities verify applicants through the digital registration process.
Consequently, applicants should complete their medical requirements before proceeding with the remaining application procedures. Qatari citizens must meet an age requirement of at least 18 years to apply. Eligible citizens can also include as many as three companions within their application.
However, different conditions apply to residents and citizens of other Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Those applicants must be at least 45 years old and must not have previously performed Hajj. Additionally, eligible residents and GCC citizens must have lived continuously in Qatar for at least 15 years.
They can also include one companion as part of their Hajj application. The ministry has continued developing the electronic application system to simplify the registration process for prospective pilgrims. Authorities have also improved procedures involving licensed Hajj campaigns and electronic payment arrangements.
Applicants will therefore have access to a more integrated process covering registration, campaign selection, and payment. These developments aim to make the administrative process easier for eligible pilgrims preparing for the pilgrimage.
After registration closes on October 20, authorities will begin electronically sorting the submitted applications. The selection process will determine which applicants can proceed with arrangements for the upcoming Hajj season.
Applicants should receive acceptance notifications through SMS messages starting toward the end of October. Therefore, people applying for Hajj should monitor their registered contact information after the application period ends.
The updated procedures also place greater emphasis on completing requirements electronically and accurately. Applicants should ensure that their information remains correct throughout the registration and selection process.
Hajj registration will consequently represent the first major administrative step for thousands of people seeking to perform the pilgrimage from Qatar. The month-long application period provides eligible applicants with time to complete their requirements.
The ministry’s arrangements also clarify separate eligibility conditions for citizens, residents, and GCC nationals. These requirements determine who can apply and how many companions each eligible applicant may include.
For citizens, the lower minimum age provides broader access to the application process. Meanwhile, residents and GCC citizens face additional conditions involving age, previous Hajj participation, and length of residence.
The authorities will use the electronic system to manage applications after the registration window closes. This process will help organize the limited number of available places under Qatar’s 4,400-person quota.
Applicants should therefore prepare their health certificates and relevant information before registration begins. Completing requirements early can help ensure that applications move smoothly through the electronic system.
The upcoming Hajj season will bring together pilgrims under Qatar’s designated quota and established eligibility framework. Authorities are expected to continue providing updates as the application and selection stages progress.
For prospective pilgrims, September 20 marks the beginning of the application period for Hajj 2027. The registration window will close on October 20, followed by electronic sorting and acceptance notifications.
