S. Arabia applies biometric registration for visa applicants in Jordan

By JT - Oct 26,2014 - Last updated at Oct 26,2014

AMMAN — Biometric enrolment services in Jordan are now mandatory for all visa applications to Saudi Arabia, including those for Hajj, umra and work visas and will be handled by four VFS TasHeel International visa centres in Amman, Irbid and Ramtha, according to a statement sent to The Jordan Times.

The Saudi government has instituted biometric requirements in an effort to ease the travel process for individuals visiting the Gulf kingdom, the statement said.

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