14/04/2026
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14/04/2026
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RIYADH, Apr 14: The Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia has announced strict penalties for individuals violating Hajj regulations, including performing or facilitating Hajj without an official permit, as part of preparations for the Hajj season 1447 AH.
In an official statement, the ministry said the measures aim to ensure the safety, security, and smooth performance of pilgrimage rituals in Makkah and the Holy Sites during the designated period.
Fines for performing Hajj without a permit
The ministry stated that a fine of up to SAR 20,000 will be imposed on any individual attempting to perform Hajj without a permit, as well as holders of any type of visit visa who enter or remain in Makkah or the holy sites from 1 Dhul-Qi’dah to 14 Dhul-Hijjah.
Heavy penalties for facilitators
A fine of up to SAR 100,000 will be imposed on those who:
A fine of up to SAR 100,000 will be imposed on those who:
- Any person who applies for the issuance of a visit visa of any type for an individual who performs or attempts to perform Hajj without a permit, or who enters or remains in the city of Makkah or the Holy Sites during the period from (1) Dhul-Qa'dah to (14) Dhul-Hijjah. The fine shall be multiplied depending on the number of people to whom a visit visa of all types has been issued, and who have performed or attempted to perform Hajj without a permit or enter or remain in the Holy City of Makkah and the Holy Sites.
- Any person who transports holders of visit visas, or attempts to transport them, with the intention of delivering them to the city of Makkah and the Holy Sites, starting from the day (1) of Dhu al-Qi'dah until the end of the (14th) day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
- Any person who provides accommodation, or attempts to provide accommodation, to holders of visit visas of all types in any place designated for lodging (including hotels, apartments, private residences, shelters, Hajj accommodation facilities, and others), or conceals them, or offers any form of assistance that enables them to remain in the city of Makkah and the Holy Sites, starting from the first day of Dhu al-Qi'dah until the end of the 14th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. Fines shall be multiplied according to the number of violators who are accommodated, concealed, or assisted.
Authorities said fines may be multiplied based on the number of violations involved.
Deportation and entry bans
Deporting infiltrators, including residents and those who overstay their visas, back to their countries and banning them from entering the Kingdom for (10) years.
Vehicle confiscation orders
Requesting the competent court to rule to confiscate the land transport vehicle that is proven to have been used to transport all types of visit visas holders to Makkah and the holy sites, starting from 1447-11-1 until the end of 1447-12-14, and which was owned by the transporter, the contributor, or the accomplice with him.
Legal rights and appeals
The ministry confirmed that individuals penalized under these regulations have the right to file a grievance within 30 days of notification, followed by the right to appeal before the Administrative Court within 60 days of the committee’s decision.
Officials reiterated that the regulations are designed to prevent violations and ensure that only authorized pilgrims are able to perform Hajj safely and in an organized manner.
