NAHCON sets 2027 Hajj fares and payment deadlines

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed the approved fares for the 2027 Hajj. Pilgrims from the northern and southern parts of Nigeria will need to pay between ₦7.67 million and ₦7.88 million.

In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, NAHCON said the federal government approved these fares after consulting with state pilgrims’ welfare boards and service providers in Saudi Arabia. They also considered current exchange rates and service costs for the pilgrimage.

According to the new plan, pilgrims leaving from Maiduguri and Yola will pay ₦7,560,822. Those from the northern zone will pay ₦7,672,822 while pilgrims from the southern zone will have to pay ₦7,882,822.

NAHCON mentioned that intending pilgrims who have already paid ₦5 million must settle the remaining balance to finish their registration. New registrants should make payments through their State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, or Commissions, or through approved banks under the Hajj Savings Scheme.

Deadline for Biometric Data Upload

The commission has set 26 September 2026 as the final deadline for uploading the biometric data of intending pilgrims on the Saudi-approved Nusuk-Masar digital platform.

States also have until 2 December 2026 to pay all 2027 Hajj fares. NAHCON warned that there will be no extensions. They explained that timely payment is crucial because data synchronization and seat allocation for pilgrims depend on states meeting the payment deadline.

Read the full statement below

APPROVED FARES AND PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR 2027 HAJJ

In the spirit of transparency and the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims, NAHCON announces the approved fares for the 2027 Hajj. These fares were determined after discussions with the leadership of the Forum of State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, key service providers in Saudi Arabia, and careful consideration of current exchange rates and service costs.

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1. The approved 2027 Hajj fares, depending on departure zones, are:

S/N| Zone| Approved Hajj Fare 1| Maiduguri/Yola Zone| ₦7,560,822.00 2| Northern Zone| ₦7,672,822.00 3| Southern Zone| ₦7,882,822.00

1. Intending pilgrims who have already paid ₦5,000,000.00 must pay the remaining balance to complete their registration. New registrants should proceed with payment through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, or Commissions, or through any participating bank in the approved Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS).

1. Following the policy of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, NAHCON has set 26 September 2026 as the final deadline for uploading the biometric data of intending pilgrims on the Nusuk-Masar digital platform. States must remit all 2027 Hajj fares by 2 December 2026. No extensions will be granted beyond this date since data synchronization and seat allocations depend entirely on timely payments.

1. The Commission stresses that failing to meet these deadlines will result in losing the allocated Hajj slots.