New biometric rule for Saudi visa seekers in UAE
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Applicants for visas to Saudi Arabia, including Haj and Umrah pilgrims, who apply from UAE must now also have their fingerprints and picture taken in addition to regular requirements. The new rules were recently introduced. The new biometric enrolment part of the visa application costs AED17 and is said to speed up entry formalities to the Kingdom.
However, those exempt from the biometrics rule include applicants aged below 12 or above 70, diplomatic visa applicants, and those who cannot complete the process for a medical reason.
The UAE is the sixth country where biometric rule has been introduced and more countries will join the list in a phased roll-out. VFS Tasheel is authorised by Saudi foreign affairs ministry to manage the Saudi visa application process in more than 30 countries. All visa applicants must book an appointment for the biometrics on the VFS Tasheel website, vfstasheel.com.
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