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

According to Radio Pakistan, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs stated that pilgrims have the option to complete the biometric process via a mobile app from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, the biometric can be completed at Saudi Tasheer Centers, which have been established in six major cities.

Hajj pilgrims are advised to securely keep the receipt or confirmation email received from the Tasheer Centers after completing the biometric process. The spokesperson emphasized that biometric verification is mandatory for obtaining a Hajj visa, and no visa will be issued without it.