Nusuk App & Saudi Visa Bio Step-by-Step Guide for Bangladeshis (2026): Rawdah Shareef Permit & Biometrics
By Farhan Momen (Founder & Travel Editor) · Published September 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Every Bangladeshi Umrah and Hajj pilgrim must use two official Saudi government smartphone apps before and during their journey: the Saudi Visa Bio app (operated by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 10-fingerprint biometric verification) and the official Nusuk app (nusuk.sa, operated by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah for Umrah slots and mandatory Rawdah Shareef entry permits in Madinah). This easy-to-read, verified guide walks through registering your account with your 10-digit Saudi Visa Number, fixing common smartphone camera fingerprint errors in Dhaka, and booking free Riyazul Jannah (Rawdah) QR permits on the Friday release schedule.
Before flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Jeddah or Madinah, every Bangladeshi pilgrim needs to set up two official Saudi government applications on their smartphone. Because security gates at Masjid an-Nabawi strictly scan live dynamic QR codes (screenshots are rejected), understanding how **Saudi Visa Bio** and **Nusuk (nusuk.sa)** work will save your family from disappointment in Madinah.
1. WHAT ARE THE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT APPS REQUIRED FOR UMRAH & HAJJ IN 2026? According to the **Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (haj.gov.sa)** and the **Bangladesh Ministry of Religious Affairs (hajj.gov.bd)**, Bangladeshi pilgrims must rely only on official government portals: - **Saudi Visa Bio App (Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs - MOFA):** Mandatory for capturing your live facial photo, passport MRZ chip/bio-page scan, and all 10 fingerprints from home before visa issuance or departure. - **Official Nusuk App (nusuk.sa):** The single official digital gateway for booking your **Umrah Permit** in Makkah and your mandatory **Praying in the Noble Rawdah (Riyazul Jannah)** permit inside Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah.
2. HOW TO COMPLETE FINGERPRINT BIOMETRICS ON THE SAUDI VISA BIO APP FROM BANGLADESH? Many Bangladeshi pilgrims struggle when scanning elderly parents' fingers on the Saudi Visa Bio app. Follow these exact steps for 100% approval: Step 1: Download the official Saudi Visa Bio App: - Install "Saudi Visa Bio" from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and select your visa type (Umrah or Hajj). Step 2: Scan the e-Passport or MRP Bio-Page in Natural Daylight: - Place your Bangladeshi passport flat near a window during daytime so no ceiling bulb glare reflects off the laminate page. Ensure the two machine-readable lines (MRZ) at the bottom are sharp. Step 3: Fix Faded Fingerprints for Elderly Parents: - Hold four fingers together flat against a plain white A4 paper background in bright daylight. - If your mother or father has dry skin or worn fingerprint ridges, gently wipe their fingertips with a slightly damp cloth and apply a tiny drop of lotion 10 minutes before scanning so the smartphone camera macro lens can focus clearly.
3. HOW TO CREATE YOUR NUSUK APP ACCOUNT ONCE YOUR UMRAH VISA IS ISSUED? Never register as a "Citizen/Resident" if you are traveling from Bangladesh. Follow this sequence: Step 1: Find Your 10-Digit Saudi Visa Number: - Open your approved PDF Umrah e-Visa or 96-Hour Stopover Visa (verified via **ksavisa.sa**). Your **Visa Number** is the 10-digit number printed near the top right (usually starting with 60 or 61), NOT your Application/MOFA reference number. Step 2: Register Under "Visitor" Tab on Nusuk: - Open the Nusuk app, tap **New User -> Visitor**, enter your 10-digit Visa Number, Passport Number, Date of Birth, Nationality (Bangladesh), active email address, and mobile number. - Enter the 4-digit OTP sent to your email (tip: use Email OTP while still in Dhaka so you never miss an SMS code!).
4. HOW TO BOOK A FREE RAWDAH SHAREEF (RIYAZUL JANNAH) PERMIT IN MADINAH? Entering the blessed green-carpeted **Rawdah Shareef (Riyazul Jannah)** between the Prophet's (PBUH) Sacred Chamber and his Pulpit requires an active Nusuk QR Permit: Rule 1: Rawdah Permits Are 100% Free on Nusuk: - Do not pay street touts in Madinah who claim they can sell Rawdah entry! Every visa holder can book 1 Rawdah permit every 30 days completely free inside the Nusuk app under **Prophet's Mosque Services -> Praying in the Noble Rawdah (Men / Women)**. Rule 2: The Friday Weekly Slot Release & 30-Minute Instant Track: - Standard weekly Rawdah appointment slots open **every Friday morning** (Saudi time) for the upcoming week. - If all calendar dates look grayed out when you arrive in Madinah, turn on the location GPS on your phone near Masjid an-Nabawi and check Nusuk **at :01 and :31 past every hour**—the system releases cancelled and instant-entry slots every 30 minutes for pilgrims physically within the Haram boundary!