Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia announces stricter penalties, fines against visa violators
To crackdown on those who attempt to perform Hajj without permits, Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced on Monday strict penalties against offenders.
Those who will be caught performing the pilgrimage without a permit will face a fine of up to SAR20,000, whereas anyone who applies for a visit visa for another who performed Hajj will be subject to a fine of up to SAR100,000, the Ministry said in a statement published by the kingdom's state news agency.
Violators and those who infiltrate to perform Hajj without a permit will be deported and prevented from entering Saudi Arabia for 10 years.
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