Govt extends deadline of Hajj visa biometric verification till Feb 17

Islamabad: The deadline for completing the Saudi visa biometric for this year's Hajj has been extended to the 17th February.

According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, pilgrims can complete the biometric process via a mobile app from home.

Biometrics can also be completed at Saudi Tasheer Centres established in six major cities. Hajj pilgrims are required to keep the receipt or confirmation email received from the Tasheer Centres.

According to the spokesperson, biometric verification is mandatory for obtaining a Hajj visa, and no visa will be issued without it.