Visa overstayers face six-month jail term, SR50,000 fines and deportation.
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior has reiterated that expatriates who overstay their entry visas will face strict penalties, including up to six months in prison, fines of up to SR50,000 and deportation.
In a statement, the ministry urged all visitors to comply with regulations governing this year’s Hajj season, stressing the importance of cooperating with authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims.
The ministry said any violation of these rules would expose offenders to legal penalties as part of efforts to maintain order during the annual pilgrimage. It also reiterated that all visit visas, regardless of type, do not permit holders to perform Hajj.
The ministry also urged the public to report violators by calling 911 in the regions of Mecca, Medina, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, and 999 in other parts of the Kingdom.
