The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the biometric verification deadline for Hajj 2026 pilgrims until February seventeenth, urging applicants to complete the process promptly to avoid being disqualified from performing Hajj.
A ministry spokesperson emphasized that biometric verification is mandatory for obtaining a Saudi visa, warning that pilgrims who fail to complete the process by the new deadline will not receive their Hajj visas.
Officials clarified that no further extensions will be granted after February seventeenth, stressing that pilgrims who do not complete biometric verification will be ineligible to participate in Hajj this year.
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To make the process easier, pilgrims can complete biometric verification from home using the Saudi Visa Bio mobile application, while Tasheer centers will remain operational to assist applicants with in-person verification.
Authorities have advised intending pilgrims to immediately visit Saudi visa centers or utilize digital services to complete biometric verification on time, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations and avoiding potential disqualification from this year’s pilgrimage.
