Violate Hajj Entry Rule,.Face $26,661 Fine, 10 Years Ban From Entering Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced strict new penalties for individuals who violate Hajj permit regulations. The new measures, released via the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), aim to curb unauthorized access to Makkah and the holy sites during the annual pilgrimage.

According to the ministry, individuals who apply for visit visas on behalf of people attempting to perform Hajj without proper authorization will be slapped with a hefty fine of 100,000 Saudi Riyals (approximately $26,661).

This move is part of the government’s efforts to prevent illegal infiltrators from entering the holy city and to ensure a safe and organized pilgrimage for authorized pilgrims.

In addition to the fine, the ministry warned that illegal infiltrators found attempting to perform Hajj will be deported and banned from re-entering the Kingdom for a period of ten years.

This measure is intended to deter individuals from attempting to bypass the official channels and procedures for obtaining a Hajj permit.

The ministry also announced that a fine of 20,000 Saudi Riyals (approximately $5,332) will be imposed on individuals attempting to perform Hajj without a permit, as well as on visitors trying to enter or stay in Makkah during the designated period.

The enforcement period will run from the 1st of Dhul-Qi’dah to the 14th of Dhul-Hijjah, the Islamic calendar months surrounding and including the Hajj.

The new regulations are part of the Saudi government’s ongoing efforts to improve the organization and management of the Hajj pilgrimage, which attracts millions of Muslims from around the world each year.

The government has been working to enhance the safety and security of pilgrims, while also preserving the sanctity and integrity of the holy sites.

The ministry urged all individuals planning to perform Hajj to follow the official procedures and guidelines for obtaining a permit, and to respect the rules and regulations in place to ensure a safe and successful pilgrimage. With the new measures in place, the Saudi government is confident that the upcoming Hajj season will be a success, and that all pilgrims will be able to perform their rituals in a safe and peaceful environment.