Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know
Can I apply for Hajj without being vaccinated?

Yes, you can submit an application, but you must receive three types of vaccines at the time of travel.

    Can I apply for Hajj if I do not have a passport or a digital ID?

    No, you must have an Iraqi passport and a digital ID to apply for Hajj.

      Do I need to have a mobile number?

      Yes, you need to have a mobile number and the number must be active to receive the verification code.

        Can two women or two men apply for Hajj together?

        No, two women or two men cannot apply for Hajj together. For information about the different Hajj categories, carefully read the guidelines.

          Can I submit more than one application for Hajj with more than one mahram in the (woman with a mahram) category? For example, once with my husband and once with my mother?

          No, a single applicant cannot have more than one application. However, a group consisting of one man and two female relatives (mahrams) can submit one application.

            At what age can a woman submit an application?

            In the solo woman category, her age must not be less than 45 years, but in other categories, she can apply from the age of 18 and above.

              If my name is drawn in the lottery, can I make a concession (transfer my spot) to someone else?

              No, this year, concessions to another person are not allowed under any circumstances, except in the case of an emergency such as (illness, death) based on a medical report and official documents. Otherwise, someone from the waiting list will take your place.

                In circumstances eligible for concession, can I make a concession to someone who is not a close relative?

                No, you cannot. Concessions can only be made to a first-degree relative.

                  If my name is drawn in the lottery, can I postpone it for another year?

                  No, this year, postponement to another year is not allowed under any circumstances, except in case of an emergency such as illness, based on a medical report and official documents. Otherwise, someone from the waiting list will take your place.

                    Is the commercial Hajj type available for this year?

                    No, commercial Hajj will not be available this year.

                      What services are included in the cost of Hajj?

                      In general, the cost of Hajj includes these services:

                      • Visa provision.

                      • Round-trip airline ticket.

                      • Bus fare for citizens traveling by land.

                      • Accommodation and three meals in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

                      • Cost of health services such as medicine and ambulance transport.

                      • Masha'er Services

                      • Arafat: (Tent, mattress, food and beverages, transportation fare)

                      • Mina: Stay for two nights and three days (Tent, mattress, food and beverages)

                      • Transportation fare for pilgrims within the Kurdistan Region between cities and independent administrations to both international airports (Erbil and Sulaimaniyah)

                      • Transportation fare for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia between the cities of (Mecca and Medina) and between the Masha'er.

                      Can a foreign passport holder apply for Hajj?

                      No, they cannot apply for Hajj. The applicant must hold an Iraqi passport and national ID card.

                        Can a child be registered with their parents?

                        No, a child cannot fill out the Hajj application form if they are under 18 years old.

                          Can residents from outside the region apply for Hajj?

                          No, the applicant must be a resident of the Kurdistan Region.

                            Can I choose my mode of travel myself (i.e., by land or air)?

                            Yes, it is optional, but the quota is limited and will be determined at the time of processing the travel arrangements at the Hajj and Umrah offices in the provinces and independent administrations.

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