Hajj 2025: Why Saudi Arabia Temporarily Banned Visas For India, 13 Other Countries

First Hajj pilgrims to fly to Madinah on April 29

Muslims encircle the Kaaba, Islam's most sacred site, during Ramadan in Saudi Arabia. — AFP/FileKARACHI: Hajj operation for 2025 is scheduled to commence on 29 April, according to officials. The first flight under this year’s programme will depart from Karachi’s Jinnah...

Saudi Arabia imposes Visa Ban on 14 countries including India ahead of Hajj — Check Full List Here

Saudi Arabia visa ban: The ban will remain in effect until mid-June 2025, coinciding with the conclusion of Hajj.The ban will remain in effect until mid-June 2025, coinciding with the conclusion of Hajj.

Hajj 2025: Why Saudi Arabia Temporarily Banned Visas For India, 13 Other Countries

With the Hajj pilgrimage around the corner, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The ban on Umrah, business and family visit visas will be effective till around mid-June, coinciding with the conclusion of the pilgrimage to Makkah. The ban impacts 14 nations, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Jordan, Algeri…

Saudi Arabia temporarily halts visas for 13 countries including Bangladesh