Saudi Arabia has banned certain types of visas for travelers from 14 countries, weeks before the annual Muslim pilgrimage known as Hajj.

The suspension specifically targets other visa categories to prevent unauthorized individuals from performing Hajj without proper registration and to avoid overcrowding. The decision comes as part of ...

Saudi Arabia had previously announced restrictions on all forms of tourist and visit visas during the Hajj season, citing the ...

No Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 nations effective immediately and continuing until mid-June ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance ... The decision to implement the suspension was made to address overcrowding and safety concerns during Hajj. April 13 will be the last day ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for 14 countries including India until mid-June 2025 to manage overcrowding and safety during the Hajj season.

when over 1,200 pilgrims reportedly died due to extreme heat and overcrowding. Many of the victims were believed to have entered Saudi Arabia on non-Hajj visas and overstayed to participate in the ...

Officials made the move to address overcrowding and safety concerns, according to reports. Newsweek has reached out via email to the Saudi Arabia government for comment. Some 2 million Muslims ...