What are the age and companion rules for Hajj 2027 through the Haj Committee?

The rules (HCoI Guidelines for Haj 2027)

• 65 and above: a companion is mandatory, because Hajj can involve walking up to 25 km a day in harsh heat.
• Companion's age: 18 to 65 years.
• Ladies without mehram aged 65+: the companion must be female, aged 45 to 60.
• Repeaters (who've done Haj through HCoI before) may go only as a mehram or companion, on extra charges, and the pilgrim must declare no first-time companion is available in the family.

Seat priority in each state

1. 65 and above (including ladies without mehram in that age group).
2. Ladies without mehram below 65.
3. Backlog general category from Haj 2026's waiting list.
4. General category — by draw of lots where needed.

For your mother (67) and her sister: her sister can be her companion only if she is 45–60 (if your mother travels without a mehram) or 18–65 otherwise. Check her sister's age against the date HCoI specifies.

Next step: read the HCoI guidelines for your state's dates, or ask us about the private route.