Saudi Arabia bans visas for 14 countries ahead of Hajj: Why is India on the list?
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. This measure aims to prevent unauthorized Hajj participation through misuse of other visas. Diplomatic and Hajj-specific visas remain unaffected. Repeat offenders face a five-year entry ban.
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. This measure aims to prevent unauthorized Hajj participation through misuse of other visas. Diplomatic and Hajj-specific visas remain unaffected. Repeat offenders face a five-year entry ban.
