Wednesday, November 1, 2017

AMMAN — The Saudi embassy in Amman has announced that registering the biometric verifications (finger and face print) will be a basic requirement for all umrah and Hajj visa applicants starting November 5, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Sunday.

The embassy said in a press statement on Sunday that the fingerprint does not include those under 12, over 70 and holders of diplomatic and special passports. The fee for the biometric verification registration is $4.5.

The fingerprint must be linked to the passport number only, so that those who wish to obtain the visa have sufficient time to apply, according to Petra. Jordanian citizens and residents can register the fingerprint in advance even if they wanted to perform umrah at the end of the season. Appointments at selected centres will be available to individuals and umrah companies accredited by the embassy.

Source: http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/saudi-embassy-makes-biometric-verification-compulsory-pilgrims