By Akram Medhat
Saudi Arabia has announced the introduction of a fingerprint system for those wishing to perform the rituals in the new Umrah season of 1439 AH/2018, applying to all Umrah pilgrims from the age of 12 up to 69.
The Saudi authorities said the procedure will begin to be implemented through the Saudi company "Tasheel," "VFS Tasheel," as of next November 5, with the service costing $4.50 per pilgrim.
They stressed that all those wishing to perform Umrah must contact Tasheel to set an appointment for fingerprinting, noting that pilgrims can have their fingerprints taken now, with their trip at any time during the 1439 AH Umrah season, provided they keep the fingerprint code and give it to the travel company at the time of booking, in order to obtain the Umrah visa.
