Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj 2026 rules; violators may face SAR20,000 fine, deportation and 10-year entry ban

Hajj 2026 Rules: Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj 2026 rules; violators may face SAR20,000 fine, deportation and 10-year entry ban | World News

Saudi Arabia cracks down on illegal Hajj with SAR100,000 fines and deportation rules / Image: file Saudi Arabia has announced strict new penalties for residents and visitors who attempt to perform Hajj without an official permit, as authorities intensify efforts to control overcrowding and improve pilgrim safety during Hajj 1447 AH.The Saudi Ministry of Interior…

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UK urges Hajj pilgrims to leave Saudi Arabia before visa expiry, warns overstaying can lead to heavy fines

UK urges Hajj pilgrims to leave Saudi Arabia before visa expiry, warns overstaying can lead to heavy fines | World News

The UK government has reminded British pilgrims returning from Hajj to comply with Saudi visa regulations and leave the country within the permitted timeframe.In a message following the completion of Hajj 2026, the British Embassy in Saudi Arabia congratulated pilgrims on completing the annual Islamic pilgrimage and wished them a safe journey home.The embassy also…

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