Saudi Arabia Warns of Fines, Deportation for Unauthorized Hajj Attempts
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RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior warned Saturday that holders of visit visas are not entitled to perform Hajj, announcing fines of up to SAR 20,000 for violators.
The penalty applies to visit visa holders who enter, attempt to enter, or remain in Makkah and the holy sites between the first day of Dhul-Qi'dah and the end of the 14th day of Dhul-Hijjah.
Residents and overstayers who attempt to perform Hajj without authorization face deportation and a ten-year ban on re-entering the Kingdom.
The ministry urged the public to report violations by contacting 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, and 999 in other parts of the Kingdom.
