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Last updated: 9 May 2026, 2:34 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.
Entry to Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas temporarily suspended 24.KG
Latest Travel News: US Advises Against Hajj Travel to Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Security Tensions Travel And Tour World
US citizens told to reconsider travelling for Hajj as Trump threatens to wipe out Iran TRT World
US citizens told to reconsider travelling for Hajj as Trump threatens to wipe out Iran TRT World
US urges citizens to reconsider travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year HESPRESS English - Morocco News
US advises nationals to reconsider performing this year’s Hajj amid ongoing escalation Anadolu Ajansı