Business Desk 
Feb 07, 2026
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged Hajj pilgrims to complete their biometric verification through the 'Saudi Visa Bio' app, as the Hajj visas will not be issued without biometrics.
A spokesperson said pilgrims can easily complete fingerprint verification from the comfort of their homes, using the mobile application to avoid hassle and standing in long queues for waiting for the turn. The ministry has also advised pilgrims to keep the confirmation email safe after completing the process.
The spokesperson said Tasheer centres will also remain open from 9am to 5pm on Saturday (today) and Sunday to facilitate pilgrims.
What is last date to finalise Hajj biometric verification?
Intending Hajj pilgrims have until Sunday, February 8 (tomorrow), to complete biometric verification. Pilgrims over 80 years of age are exempt from biometric verification, the spokesperson added.
It is important to remember that the kingdom will begin issuing Hajj visas to intending pilgrims globally from Sunday, February 8 (tomorrow). According to Saudi Gazette, the early launch is part of an accelerated timeline designed to enhance service readiness and ensure the comfort of pilgrims approximately four months ahead of the rituals, in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
750,000 pilgrims have registered so far, with packages booked for 30,000 pilgrims directly from their home countries, it added.
The ministry further said that approximately 485 camps have been allocated for international pilgrims at the holy sites, and 73 Hajj affairs offices have completed their basic contractual arrangements.
Last month, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf confirmed that in Pakistan, registration has been completed for 119,000 government pilgrims and 60,000 private pilgrims.
