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Last updated: 15 May 2026, 2:15 AM (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 Restores Hajj Eligibility for Pilgrims Aged 12 and Above Nomad Lawyer
Saudi Arabia warns Hajj violators face SR20,000 fines, deportation and 10-year re-entry ban Gulf News
Hajj 2026: NAHCON Begins Airlift With 474 Kogi Pilgrims Daily Trust
Kebbi pilgrims depart for 2026 Hajj exercise Tribune Online
Hajj pilgrims can travel within Saudi Arabia, carrying digital visitor ID, instead of passport Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia boosts Haramain high-speed rail capacity to 2.2 million seats for Hajj Gulf News