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Last updated: 6 May 2026, 1:30 PM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has imposed fines of up to SAR 100,000 for facilitating unauthorised Hajj and up to SAR 20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without a permit, alongside 10-year re-entry bans for violators.
Saudi Arabia Tightens Hajj 2026 Entry Controls With New Mandatory Biometric Verification For Pakistani Pilgrims As Authorities Move To Prevent Large Scale Travel Failures Travel And Tour World
Pakistan urges pilgrims to complete Saudi biometrics as Hajj preparations gain pace Arab News
Pakistan tightens private Hajj scheme for 2026 after thousands miss pilgrimage Arab News
Pakistan tightens private Hajj scheme for 2026 after thousands miss pilgrimage Arab News
Hajj 2026: Jan 28 deadline for arranging pilgrims’ accommodation in Saudi Arabia The Daily Star
Hajj 2026: Edo steps up upload of pilgrims’ data The Nigerian Observer