The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has started receiving online Hajj applications for the ongoing year, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.

Those who have plans to go on Hajj can submit their applications on the website of the ministry.

It has been made mandatory for the applicants to also submit medical certificate and other documents with their applications.

The applicants will also have to pay Rs50,000 token fee with the submission of their online applications.

The banks authorised will start receiving applications from May 9. The applications will be received online and by the banks authorised until May 13.

Those who are declared successful in balloting will be able to leave for Hajj on May 15 after paying all their dues by May 13.

The ministry has urged the people not to submit Hajj documents and fee to the private tour operators.

Reporter: Shahid Sipra