NAHCON Sets New Payment Deadline for 2027 Hajj Fare in NG: Complete Registration by December

• NAHCON has announced the 2027 Hajj fares, ranging from ₦7,560,822 to ₦7,882,822, and set new payment deadlines for intending pilgrims.
• Those who have already deposited ₦5 million must pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration.
• The payment deadlines include September 26, 2026, for biometric data upload and December 2, 2026, for states to remit all 2027 Hajj fares.
• Lawyers advising clients on Hajj pilgrimage should note the new payment deadlines and ensure their clients complete their registration by paying any outstanding balance.

Those who have already deposited ₦5 million must pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration.

The Nigerian Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has announced the 2027 Hajj fares and set a new payment deadline for intending pilgrims. According to NAHCON, those who have already deposited ₦5 million must now pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration. This move is aimed at ensuring that all necessary payments are made before the commencement of the pilgrimage. The exact amount of the outstanding balance can be determined from the announced zonal fares, which range from ₦7,560,822 to ₦7,882,822 depending on the departure zone.

The payment deadline and Hajj fares announced by NAHCON are in line with the commission's regulations for intending pilgrims. Under these regulations, intending pilgrims must pay a deposit of ₦5 million to secure their spot on the pilgrimage. However, this deposit is not sufficient to complete the registration process, which requires additional payments to be made before the deadline. NAHCON has fixed September 26, 2026, as the final deadline for the complete upload of intending pilgrims' biometric data on the designated Nusuk-Masar digital platform, and December 2, 2026, as the deadline for states to remit all 2027 Hajj fares. Lawyers advising clients on Hajj pilgrimage should note that failure to meet the payment deadline may result in cancellation of the client's registration.

The new payment deadline and Hajj fares announced by NAHCON have significant implications for intending pilgrims. With the deadline fast approaching, those who have not yet completed their registration must act quickly to avoid missing out on the pilgrimage. Furthermore, the increased cost of the Hajj fare may pose a challenge for some intending pilgrims, highlighting the need for careful financial planning and budgeting. As such, it is essential that lawyers advising clients on Hajj pilgrimage take note of these developments and ensure their clients are aware of the new payment deadline and requirements.

Lawyers advising clients on Hajj pilgrimage should note the new payment deadline and ensure their clients complete their registration by paying any outstanding balance to NAHCON.

Source: Original reporting via Premium Times Nigeria