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Last updated: 15 May 2026, 12:52 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 begins issuing 2026 Hajj visas, months ahead of arrivals MSN
Saudi Arabia begins issuing 2026 Hajj visas, months ahead of arrivals MSN
Hajj 2026: Here’s how many seats, flights Saudi has readied for pilgrims Gulf Business
Hajj 2026: Here’s how many seats, flights Saudi has readied for pilgrims Gulf Business
Hajj 2026: Saudi announces Makkah entry permit for 6 categories daily-sun.com
Hajj 2026: Saudi announces Makkah entry permit for 6 categories daily-sun.com