Saudi Arabia suspends e-visa facility for two Muslim countries - Pakistan Observer

Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah and Family visit visas for 14 countries including Somali citizens

Riyadh (HOL) — Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of Umrah and family visit visas for Somali citizens and nationals from 13 other countries, citing the need to manage crowds and ensure security before the 2025 Hajj season.

Saudi Arabia suspends e-visa facility for two Muslim countries - Pakistan Observer

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has suspended issuance of electronic tourist visas for citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Tourism has confirmed. The temporary measure tied to the upcoming Hajj season took effect on April 23 and is set to remain in place until June 9; during the said duration, the Saudi authorities requires travelers from both Central Asian nations to apply for visas through Saudi embassies or approved visa ce…

Saudi Arabia has excluded Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from the list of countries whose citizens can apply for an electronic tourist visa. Electronic visas on the state eVisa portal are issued for tourist trips and minor pilgrimages (Umrah). It is not known why citizens of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are deprived of this opportunity. Radio Liberty's Tajik Service indicates that travelers from Tajikistan were previously free to use this service. Such …