Key Takeaways
- Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has placed mobile counter devices at all international entry points for Hajj 2026
- The devices capture biometric data, facial images, and passport information on the spot — cutting waiting times
- Elderly pilgrims and people with disabilities are the primary focus of the rollout
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has introduced mobile counter devices at international entry points — including airports, land crossings, and seaports — to speed up the arrival process for pilgrims attending Hajj 1447 AH.
The devices capture biometric data, take facial images, and read passport information on the spot, cutting waiting times and reducing congestion during peak arrival periods.
The mobile counter is built specifically to assist elderly pilgrims and people with disabilities, processing their entry quickly and without the need for long queues.
The devices use the latest technologies to deliver high levels of security and reliability, while keeping the entry process smooth for pilgrims.
The rollout is part of broader preparations by Saudi Arabia to manage the annual influx of millions of pilgrims, with authorities expanding digital infrastructure, crowd management systems, and transport logistics ahead of Hajj 2026.
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