# Pilgrims Can Register for 2026 Hajj Using Expired Passports, Says Ministry of Religious Affairs

> The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced that pilgrims can register for the 2026 Hajj using expired passports to simplify the process. However, once new passports are issued, pilgrims must update their details, inclu…

Published: 2026-09-15 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Daily Star Bangla

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that pilgrims can now register for the 2026 Hajj using expired passports.

According to the ministry, this decision aims to simplify the registration process for those planning to perform Hajj in 2026.

However, it clarified that even if individuals or agencies register with expired passports, they must update their passport details in the system once the new passport is issued, including the Pilgrim ID (PID) required for visa processing. Failure to update this information may lead to visa denial.

The registration process will close on October 12, 2025, in accordance with the Saudi Hajj roadmap.

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