Key Takeaways
- Pilgrims can now submit their medical fitness certificates online.
- The system requires verification by a registered doctor.
- Authorities advise early submission to avoid delays.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Board, has introduced a digital facility to streamline the medical certification process for intending pilgrims heading to Hajj 2027.
Pakistani nationals preparing for the pilgrimage will be able to submit their mandatory medical fitness certificates online through the Pak Hajj app and portal.
Under the new system, pilgrims must download the prescribed medical form, have it completed and verified by a doctor registered with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, and upload the certificate through the Hajj Management System.
Pakistani nationals living abroad will need to have the medical form completed and verified by a doctor in their country of residence before uploading it under the Overseas Category on the online system.
Submission of a medical fitness certificate is mandatory under Saudi requirements for pilgrims travelling for Hajj, according to authorities.
Officials have advised intending pilgrims to complete the medical documentation and other online formalities in advance to avoid delays during the registration and preparation process.
The Pak Hajj app has been developed to provide pilgrims with access to relevant services and to complete their Hajj-related requirements digitally.
The Ministry has emphasized the importance of early submission to ensure a smooth process for all intending pilgrims.
