RIYADH, April 14 — The final deadline for those arriving on Umrah visas to leave Saudi Arabia is Saturday (April 18), Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior said the measures were taken in preparation for the 1447 AH Hajj season.
The ministry said starting Monday (April 13), residents wishing to enter Makkah must obtain official permits from the competent authorities, and those without such permits will be denied entry.
Exempted are holders of a residency permit issued in Makkah, those with a Hajj permit, and those with a work permit for the holy sites issued electronically through the Absher Individuals platform and the Muqeem portal, which are technically integrated with the Tasreeh platform.
It added the issuance of Umrah permits through the Nusuk platform will be suspended for Saudi citizens, GCC nationals, residents inside the Kingdom, and holders of other visas, from April 18-May 31.
Holders of all visa types will not be allowed to enter or remain in the city of Makkah, except those holding a Hajj visa, starting April 18.
The ministry stressed that violations of these instructions will subject offenders to the penalties prescribed by law.
