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The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced that, effective Tuesday, April 29, 2025, only those holding Hajj visas may enter or remain in Makkah. New entry and exit rules for Umrah pilgrims and additional security measures have also been issued in advance of Hajj 1446 AH.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that Umrah pilgrimages will be suspended for all except valid Hajj permit holders from April 29 to June 10, 2025, to streamline operations for Hajj 2025.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has designated 13 April 2025 as the final entry date for Umrah pilgrims and 29 April 2025 as the last departure deadline. These measures are part of broader preparations for Hajj 2025. Overstayers and service providers who fail to report them may face penalties.

The Ministry of Interior has announced that pilgrim and Umrah services companies and institutions will face fines of up to 100,000 riyals if they fail to promptly report pilgrims or Umrah performers who overstay their permitted duration.