The measures will be in effect from April 18 to mid-June, covering the peak Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia has announced strict penalties, including fines of up to SR100,000, for individuals who perform Hajj without a permit or assist visit visa holders in attempting to do so illegally, the Ministry of Interior said.
The measures will be enforced from April 18 to mid-June, covering the peak Hajj season, and will apply to both unauthorised pilgrims and those who facilitate their entry or stay in Makkah and the holy sites.
Under the regulations, individuals caught performing or attempting to perform Hajj without a permit will face fines of up to SR20,000. The same penalty applies to visit visa holders who try to enter or stay in Makkah during the restricted period.
Saudi Arabia has announced tougher penalties of up to SR100,000 for individuals who facilitate Hajj violations, including arranging visit visas, transporting unauthorised pilgrims, or providing accommodation in hotels, apartments, or private residences. Fines may increase depending on the number of offenders involved.
Authorities also said that violators who enter Makkah without permits — including overstayers — will face deportation and a 10-year ban on re-entry into the Kingdom. Courts may additionally order the confiscation of vehicles used to transport offenders.
The Ministry urged the public to comply with Hajj regulations and report any violations to the relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia.
