Hajj 2027 Guidelines & Cover Registration

Mandatory Cover Criteria:

• Maximum Size: A cover can include a maximum of 5 adult applicants and 2 infants (children under 2 years of age).
• Relationship Requirement: All applicants within a cover MUST be close blood or marital relatives (Spouse, Parents, Children, Siblings, In-laws).
• Residency: All cover members must be bonafide residents of Karnataka with valid Indian Passports issued on or before the specified cut-off date.
• No Cover Splitting: Once a cover is registered and verified in the IHPMS database, it cannot be divided into separate applications.

• Women Aged 45 & Above: Female applicants aged 45 years and above can perform Hajj without a male Mehram, provided they apply in a dedicated group of 4 or more female pilgrims (LWM Cover).
• Women Below 45 Years: Female applicants below 45 years of age MUST be accompanied by an eligible male Mehram (Husband, Father, Brother, Son, etc.) within the same cover.
• Mehram Substitution: In the unfortunate event of the death or medical incapacity of a designated Mehram prior to departure, a formal substitution request may be approved subject to official verification.