If a person has a debt, should he perform Hajj?

The questioner : We have not touched upon this issue, which is whether a person who has a debt should perform Hajj or whether he must seek permission.

The Shaykh : No, a person who has a debt and cannot pay it off, and has no need to seek permission, should not seek permission, even if permission is granted to him. This is unless the debt is deferred and he is confident in himself that he will pay it off when its due date arrives; in that case, he may perform Hajj. Otherwise, what is the benefit? If they allow you, nothing is dropped from your debt.