Saudi Arabia Bans Visit Visa Holders From Makkah During Hajj 2024
Saudi Arabia will stop visit visa holders from entering Makkah until June 21, according to the Ministry of Interior.
The Ministry has announced limitations on entry to Makkah during the upcoming Hajj.
The restriction applies to all holders of visit visas, regardless of type, from May 23 to June 21, 2024.
Saudi visit visa Hajj limitations
The ministry said that visit visas do not grant permission to perform Hajj.
Visitors currently in Saudi Arabia with visit visas are urged to avoid travel to Makkah during the designated period.
It said: “Violators will be subject to penalties according to the Kingdom’s regulations”.
The implementation of security and organisational measures is underway to ensure the safety of authorised pilgrims, allowing them to perform their rituals safely and securely.
