Sponsorship Hajj from the UK, USA & UAE: A Guide for Overseas Pakistanis

For the millions of Pakistanis living in the UK, USA, UAE and beyond, performing Hajj — or sponsoring parents and family back home to perform it — is a deeply held goal. The good news: there's a clear, ballot-free route designed for exactly this. It's called the sponsorship (private) scheme, and it lets overseas Pakistanis fund Hajj in foreign currency without waiting on a lottery. Here's how it works.

What is sponsorship Hajj?

The sponsorship scheme is Pakistan's private Hajj route, opened to overseas Pakistanis who pay in foreign currency (USD, GBP, AED and others). Unlike the government scheme, there's no balloting — places are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis through a MoRA-licensed operator. It allows an overseas Pakistani to perform Hajj themselves, or to sponsor a relative in Pakistan to go.

Who can use it?

• Overseas Pakistanis (holding a Pakistani passport or NICOP) living in the UK, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Europe, and other countries.
• Those wanting to perform Hajj themselves while residing abroad.
• Those wanting to sponsor parents, spouse, or family members based in Pakistan.

How sponsorship Hajj works — step by step

1. 1Complete MoRA pre-registrationFor Hajj 2027, overseas Pakistanis must now register at mora.gov.pk, the same as residents.
2. 2Choose a MoRA-licensed operatorSelect a licensed operator like KTN who handles overseas sponsorship bookings.
3. 3Select your package and pay in foreign currencyChoose the package and accommodation tier; payment is made in USD, GBP, AED or your local currency.
4. 4Provide documentsPassport (valid until at least 16 November 2027), CNIC/NICOP, photos, and the pilgrim's details if sponsoring someone in Pakistan.
5. 5Let your operator handle the restVisa, Nusuk Masar contracting, hotels, transport, and Mashair services are all arranged for you.
6. 6Perform Hajj with full supportMeet & Assist, scholar guidance, and on-ground care throughout.

What to look for in an operator

• MoRA licensing — verify them on the official list. Never book with an unlicensed agent.
• Experience with overseas and sponsorship bookings specifically.
• Clear foreign-currency pricing with every inclusion in writing.
• Hotels close to the Haram and a good Maktab category (KTN provides Maktab A as standard).
• Real, contactable advisors — not a faceless website.

Why overseas Pakistanis choose KTN**

KTN Hajj Group has served Pakistani pilgrims at home and abroad since 1988. We handle sponsorship Hajj for families across the UK, USA, UAE and beyond — managing everything from foreign-currency booking to visa, 5-star accommodation walking distance from the Haramain, Maktab A camps, and complete on-ground support. Whether you're performing Hajj yourself or sponsoring your parents back home, our senior advisors guide you personally, on WhatsApp, in your time zone.