The Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department at Qatar's Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs announced the opening of registration for the 1447 AH Hajj season from October 1 to October 31, 2025, via the department's website www.hajj.gov.qa, with applications to be sorted during the coming month of November.
The ministry stated in a post on its Facebook page that registration is open to both citizens and residents of Qatar according to specific rules, as follows:
Registration conditions for Qataris:
Minimum age of 18.
The applicant must be free of the diseases specified by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Up to 3 companions may be added to the main application.
If the main applicant withdraws, the entire application is canceled.
Non-Qatari first-degree companions may be added, including the husband, wife and children.
Registration conditions for non-Qatari residents:
Minimum age of 45.
At least 15 years of residence in Qatar.
Only one companion may be added to the main application.
The applicant must be free of the diseases specified by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The applicant must not have performed Hajj before.
If the main applicant withdraws, the entire application is canceled.
His Highness the Amir's pilgrims category, for Qataris only:
Minimum age of 45.
One companion may be added for women as a mahram.
Dedicated to social security beneficiaries and people with limited income.
The applicant must not have performed Hajj before.
The applicant must be free of the diseases specified by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
If the main applicant withdraws, the entire application is canceled.
Required documents:
A social security certificate or a bank statement for the last 3 months.
A salary certificate from the employer.
A certificate from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stating that the applicant has no commercial activities.
A certificate from the Ministry of Justice stating that the applicant owns no real estate.
A certificate from the Qatar Financial Markets Authority stating that the applicant owns no shares.
The Ministry of Awqaf explained that women are required to be accompanied by one mahram (male guardian), and called on all those wishing to register to review the conditions on the dedicated website www.hajj.gov.qa. It confirmed that inquiries can be made via the hotline 132.
To view the post on the Qatari Ministry of Awqaf's Facebook page, click here.
