US EditionNAHCON responds as Saudi Arabia suspends Hajj visas for Nigeria
- Saudi Arabia temporarily stopped issuing some visas to citizens of 14 countries, ARY News reported.
- Saudi officials made the move before the Hajj 2025 season to regulate pilgrim flow.
- The new action impacts visit, Umrah, and business visas, aiming to prevent unapproved pilgrimages.
- Authorities stated this action improves safety, streamlines management, and maintains order during Hajj.
- Normal visa services should resume around mid-June after Hajj arrangements conclude, officials reported.
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Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visas to Prevent Hajj Overcrowding
As part of efforts to regulate the upcoming Hajj season and prevent unauthorized pilgrimages, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of short-term visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Egypt, according to local media reports. The suspension begins on 13 April and will continue until mid-June 2025, after the annual pilgrimage ends. Travelers from these countries with valid visas can enter until April 13, but must leave by Apr…
Saudi Arabia Halts Short-term Visas for 14 Nations Including India and Pakistan, Ahead of Hajj
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The suspension, which comes into effect on April 13, will apply to business visit visas (both single- and multiple-entry), e-tourist visas, and family visit visas. Other countries affected by the ban include Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Nigeria, Algeria, Indonesia, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh, and Libya. World News | Saudi Arabia Halts Short-term Visas for 14 Nations Including India and Pakis…
NAHCON responds as Saudi Arabia suspends Hajj visas for Nigeria
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended the issuance of Hajj visas to Nigeria and 13 other countries ahead of the 2025 pilgrimage season. The decision, which comes just months before the annual Hajj, has left thousands of intending pilgrims in uncertainty, particularly in Nigeria—one of the countries with the highest number of annual pilgrims to Makkah and Madinah. Though Riyadh has not issued an official explanation, sources familiar with dip…
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