Hajj 2026: Pakistan extends visa biometric deadline

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the final deadline for completing Saudi visa biometric for Hajj 2026.

From the information, the final deadline in which to complete the Saudi visa biometric for the Hajj 2026 has been given as February 17.

This biological process is an obligatory requirement for all Pakistani pilgrims, and no Hajj visas shall be issued unless these instructions are met.

"The spokesperson for the Ministry added that the completion of the biometric is an important step before obtaining the Hajj visa."

“All pilgrims must complete the biometric process on time to avoid delays in visa issuance,” the spokesperson said.

For those who want to submit in person, Saudi Tashira Centers have been established in six major cities of Pakistan.

Pilgrims should keep the receipt or confirmation email they receive after completing the biometric process at these centers, as this may be required during travel or when obtaining the Hajj visa.

The Ministry encourages all pilgrims to ensure that they finish their biometric registration before the deadline. The authorities had cautioned that there were chances of delays in the process if submissions were done at the last minute due to the possibility of technical difficulties at the centers.