Makkah entry restricted: Saudi Arabia bans expatriates without permit from April 13

Expatriates and residents without official permits will be barred from entering Makkah from Monday, April 13, under new Hajj-season regulations announced by Saudi authorities. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Public Security confirmed that Hajj arrangements and procedures requiring residents to obtain entry permits came into effect on April 13. It said residents without valid permits will be barred from entering Makkah. The measures apply to those without a work permit for the Holy Sites, a Makkah-issued residency ID, or a Hajj permit. #الأمن_العام:اعتبارًا من اليوم الإثنين (25) شوال 1447هـ الموافق (13 أبريل 2026م) .. يُمنع دخول المقيمين إلى العاصمة المقدسة دون تصريح#لا_حج_بلا_تصريح pic.twitter.com/HqL5u8gY2X — إمارة منطقة مكة المكرمة (@makkahregion) April 12, 2026 Strict permit-based entry system Under the rules, only individuals with valid documentation will be allowed entry, with checkpoints turning back those who fail to meet requirements. Umrah and visa restrictions Authorities have set April 18 (Dhul Qada 1) as the final deadline for foreign pilgrims arriving on Umrah visas to depart the Kingdom. The issuance of Umrah permits via the Nusk platform will be suspended for all categories — including citizens, expatriates and GCC nationals — from April 18 to May 31, according to Saudi Gazette. From […]

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