According to the new rules, applications for visas for pilgrims will be suspended on March 19, in preparation for the Hajj season.
For those planning to travel in the coming days, clear dates have been set. The last day that foreign pilgrims will be able to enter Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah rituals is April 2. All pilgrims must leave the country no later than April 18.
In addition, authorities warn of strict penalties for violating the visa regime. Staying in the country beyond the established period may lead to serious consequences, including substantial fines, deportation, and a lengthy ban on re-entry into the kingdom.
