Biometric Pre-Appointment for Saudi Arabia Visas – Work, Family, Visit, Umrah & Hajj
Planning a trip to Saudi Arabia for work, family visit, Umrah, Hajj, or even business purposes? One essential step in your visa application process is booking a biometric pre-appointment through the official Tasheer portal.
Whether you’re applying for a Saudi work visa, family visa, visit visa, or religious visa like Umrah or Hajj, your biometric verification is mandatory before your visa can be processed.
🔗 Biometric Appointment Booking Link
👉 Book Now: https://vc.tasheer.com/appointment
✍️ What is a Biometric Appointment?
A biometric appointment is when you visit an authorized visa service center to provide:
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Fingerprints
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Photograph
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Passport verification
This data is collected for security and identity verification by the Saudi Visa authorities.
🧳 Visa Categories Requiring Biometric Pre-Appointment
The following visa types require biometric enrollment before final processing:
1. Saudi Work Visa
For those going to Saudi Arabia for employment. Pre-appointment is compulsory before your employer can finalize your visa process.
2. Family Visa
If you’re joining family in Saudi Arabia (as a spouse, child, or dependent), biometric data must be submitted through Tasheer.
3. Visit Visa
This includes tourist and personal visit visas (such as visiting relatives). Biometrics are needed even for short stays.
4. Umrah Visa
Though sometimes biometric is skipped during certain months, it’s generally required in peak seasons or if specified.
5. Hajj Visa
As per Saudi Ministry regulations, biometric appointments are required before Hajj travel arrangements.
🕒 When to Book Your Appointment?
You should book your biometric appointment immediately after receiving your visa invitation or application token. Early appointments help avoid delays, especially during peak Hajj or Umrah seasons.
📍 Where Can You Go for Biometrics?
Tasheer has visa centers across major cities in Pakistan and other countries. While booking online, you can choose:
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Your nearest city
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Preferred date and time
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Receive SMS and email confirmation
📝 What to Bring for the Appointment?
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Original Passport
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Visa application number or token
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CNIC (for Pakistani applicants)
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Printed appointment confirmation
🛂 Final Tips
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Always book from the official site: https://vc.tasheer.com/appointment
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Don’t wait till last moment, especially if your travel date is close
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Make sure your documents are complete and original
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If you are using a travel agent, make sure they book the slot properly in your name
🕋 Religious Note
Biometric enrollment is part of a secure and regulated visa issuance system and helps improve the pilgrim and visitor experience for those visiting the Haramain Sharifain (Makkah & Madinah) for Umrah or Hajj.
