Haj 2026: Pilgrims asked to pay Rs 10,000 extra amid middle east crisis

The Haj Committee of India has asked Haj 2026 pilgrims to deposit an additional ₹10,000 due to increased airfares driven by rising fuel costs and the Middle East crisis. The payment must be completed by May 15, 2026.

Hyderabad: The Haj Committee of India has asked the pilgrims selected for the Haj 2026 pilgrimage to deposit Rs 10,000 towards differential airfares in view of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The amount should be paid by 15 May 2026.

In a circular issued on April 28, the Chief Executive Officer of the Haj Committee of India stated that the decision has been taken in view of the ‘pressing requests’ from airlines for revision of base fare by more than USD 400 on account of sharp increase in aviation turbine fuel.

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The amount can be deposited through ‘e-payment facility available on “https://hajcommittee.gov.in’ or Haj Suvidha App using a credit card/debit card / net banking. The other option is through a pay-in-slip in any branch of State Bank of India or Union Bank of India in the account of Haj Committee of India, using bank reference number available on Haj Committee of India website against each over number.