1. MUHAMAD RIZAL DHIYAS RESINDRA - Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta.
2. SURWANDONO - Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta.
3. ALI MAKSUM - Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta.
This study looks at the regulations in place to protect Hajj pilgrims in Indonesia and Pakistan, two significant Muslim-majority nations who are having trouble with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 liberalisation. Indonesia will have to deal with 221,000 pilgrims in 2025, while Pakistan will have to deal with 179,210. Both countries have long waited lists (up to 40 years in Indonesia and 5–10 years in Pakistan), fraud, health hazards, and logistical problems. Indonesia is good at managing money, thanks to the Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH), which handles Rp188 trillion, and health examinations for 80% of older pilgrims under the Posbindu PTM program. But the fact that there were 1,800 fraud cases in 2024 and 418 deaths in 2025 shows that there are problems with regulations and medical care on the ground. Pakistan is great at coming up with new technologies, like the Hajj Smart ID Bracelets, which cut down on lost pilgrims by 30%. However, the country has 2,500 fraud cases and not enough people know about heat stroke. Saudi Arabia's accusations, especially about Indonesia's exploitation of the furoda visa, show that there are problems with cooperation. Interviews with important people show that there has to be stronger rules for private operators, better health practices, and new technologies like GPS tracking. Both countries could use OIC diplomacy to get bigger quotas and better facilities. They should also learn from Japan and Spain's good administration to stay on track with Vision 2030 while putting pilgrim safety first.
Hajj Protection, Indonesia-Pakistan, Vision 2030.