✈️ Saudi Arabia has lifted its temporary visa suspension for 14 countries following the conclusion of Hajj 2025.
🕌 The ban, effective from April 13 to mid-June 2025, aimed to manage pilgrim numbers and prevent overcrowding.
🌍 Affected countries included India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Yemen, and Morocco.
🛂 Suspended visa categories encompassed Umrah, business, family visit, and tourist visas.
🔄 The suspension was lifted on June 10, 2025, allowing travelers to resume their plans.
🛑 Despite the lift, Saudi Arabia maintains a Block Work Visa ban for these nations to curb unauthorized labor migration.
⚠️ Travelers are reminded to adhere to visa conditions; overstaying can result in fines up to SAR 50,000, deportation, or imprisonment.
🕋 Over 1.6 million pilgrims participated in Hajj 2025, supported by enhanced services and digital innovations.
📅 Preparations for Hajj 2026 are already underway, with initial operational plans being shared with Hajj offices worldwide.
🌐 This move reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to balancing religious tourism with effective immigration management.
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