Intending Hajj pilgrims have until Sunday (today) to complete biometric verification through the Saudi Visa Bio app, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has said, adding that Hajj visas will not be issued without biometrics.
A spokesperson said pilgrims can complete fingerprint verification from home using the mobile application, adding, Tasheer centres will remain opened from 9am to 5pm on Sunday.
Pilgrims over 80 years of age are exempt from biometric verification, the spokesperson added. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will start issuing Hajj visas from February 8.