Family members of expatriates must register fingerprints in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabian General Directorate of Passports has announced a new mandate for all expatriates in the country to register the fingerprint biometrics of their family members aged six and above, reports Pakistan’s Samaa TV. The Directorate also announced a number of changes to visa processes, including electronic visas.

Effective immediately, the fingerprint biometrics requirement aims to bolster national security. Individuals will need to go through the registration process to access government services and documentation.

The changes also mean …

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