A fine of Dh50,000 will be imposed on any UAE citizen arriving in Saudi Arabia without a valid Hajj permit approved by the ...

Pakistan criticised globally as over 5,400 nationals are deported for begging. Misuse of Umrah and Hajj visas sparks ...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released the official schedule for the upcoming Umrah season, outlining key ...

By Lars Dolder The military conflict between India and Pakistan expanded in the days after the first airstrikes that followed a deadly terrorist attack last month on the Indian-controlled side of ...

The group had been stranded during their umrah pilgrimage ... While likely temporary, the suspension is the latest example of visa restrictions faced by the citizens of the Central Asian country.

According to the directive, Umrah visa holders will no longer be permitted ... Saudi Arabia approves additional Hajj quota of 10,000 pilgrims for Pakistan Earlier, Saudi Arabia approved an ...

As Saudi Arabia imposed temporary travel restrictions and suspended the issuance of certain visas to people of 14 countries including Bangladesh, Pakistan ... Umrah, business, and family visa ...

The Saudi Arabian government issues distinct visas for Hajj and Umrah, each with its own set of regulations: Hajj Visa: Issued exclusively during the Hajj season, these visas are available ...

It specifically targets Umrah, business, and family visa categories to prevent unauthorised individuals from performing Hajj without proper registration and avoid overcrowding. The travel ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business ... a temporary suspension of certain visa categories for citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Umrah Visa Issuance Halted for 14 Countries ... and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries — including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh — until mid-June 2025. The move is intended ...