ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs ministry on Sunday urged aspiring pilgrims to complete biometric verification in line with Saudi Arabia’s Hajj visa requirements, cautioning that the deadline for the process expires today.
The development takes place as preparations for the annual Islamic pilgrimage gather pace in Pakistan. The Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) has said biometric verification is mandatory to obtain a Saudi Hajj visa.
“Today is the last day to complete Saudi visa biometrics,” MoRA said. “Hajj pilgrims can complete their biometrics from home through the Saudi Visa Bio app.”
The ministry said that for the pilgrims’ convenience, Saudi Tasheer Centers will also remain open today from 9 am to 5 pm.
The ministry urged aspiring pilgrims to keep a printed copy of the biometric confirmation email with them.
