Biometric verification deadline for Hajj pilgrims extended till Feb 17
Pakistan
According to a spokesperson for the ministry, Saudi visa biometric verification is mandatory for obtaining a Hajj visa as the visa will not be accepted without it
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Monday extended the deadline for biometric verification for intending pilgrims of Hajj 2026 till February 17.
According to a spokesperson for the ministry, Saudi visa biometric verification is mandatory for obtaining a Hajj visa as the visa will not be accepted without it.
He said that biometrics can be completed at Tasheer Centres established in six major cities across Pakistan. Similarly, fingerprints can also be registered through a mobile application “Saudi Visa Bio”.
The ministry’s spokesperson urged intending pilgrims to save the verification email or receipt.
