Saudi Arabia Imposes Up To SAR 100,000 Fines And 10-Year Ban For Illegal Hajj Pilgrims
Key Takeaways
- Fines up to 100,000 SAR and a 10-year ban for permit violations during Hajj 1447.
- Mecca entry restricted to permit holders for residents and expatriates, Apr 18–mid-Jun.
- Penalties apply to entrants and facilitators who help others bypass permits.
Saudi Hajj Penalties
Saudi Arabia introduced fines up to SAR 20,000 for unauthorized pilgrims and up to SAR 100,000 for facilitators.
Violators will be deported and banned from re-entering for 10 years.
The Ministry will seek confiscation of vehicles used to transport unauthorized pilgrims.
The CSR Journal explained that the government is looking into digitising parts of the permit application process.
The ministry urged compliance and warned that violations will expose violators to statutory penalties.
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