Hajj 2027 labour quota: applications open for companies to sponsor low-income employees
Hajj 2027 labour quota: applications open for companies to sponsor low-income employees
Applications under the Hajj 2027 labour quota are now open: the Ministry of Religious Affairs has activated the Hajj portal to receive applications from institutions and privately registered companies seeking to sponsor Hajj for their low-income employees under the quota.
A ministry spokesperson said institutions can sponsor Hajj for eligible employees at their own expense, opening the pilgrimage to workers who would otherwise be unable to afford it.
Hajj 2027 labour quota covers industrial workers, miners and low-income staff
The quota is reserved for low-income employees, industrial workers, miners and other eligible labourers. The spokesperson said applications will be accepted until October 10 on a first-come, first-served basis, so companies will need to move quickly.
The applying company or institution must first create an account on the Hajj portal and enter the details of the employees concerned. Hajj dues can only be deposited from the account of the respective company or institution, a safeguard meant to keep the process transparent.
What the Hajj 2027 labour quota means for workers
The labour quota is designed to give Pakistan’s working class a route to the pilgrimage. With Hajj costs having risen sharply in recent years, the expense has put the journey out of reach for many low-paid workers, and employer sponsorship under an official quota offers a structured alternative to informal arrangements.
Companies considering applications should note the October 10 deadline and the first-come, first-served rule: places under the quota are limited, and late or incomplete applications are unlikely to be accommodated once the window closes.
Employers planning to use the quota should get their paperwork in order now. Because applications are processed in the order they arrive, firms that create their portal account and enter complete employee details early stand the best chance of securing places for their workers.
FAQs
What is the Hajj 2027 labour quota?
It is a quota under which institutions and privately registered companies can sponsor Hajj for their low-income employees, including industrial workers and miners, at the employer’s expense.
How can companies apply for the Hajj 2027 labour quota?
Institutions must create an account on the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Hajj portal, enter employee details and deposit Hajj dues from the company or institution’s own account.
What is the deadline for Hajj 2027 labour quota applications?
Applications are open until October 10 and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who is eligible under the labour quota?
Low-income employees, industrial workers, miners and other eligible labourers can benefit, with their Hajj sponsored at the employer’s expense.
