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Last updated: 9 May 2026, 1:17 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.
DNeX secures Makkah Route Hajj support contracts for 2026 season The Malaysian Reserve
Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry norms MSN
Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry norms MSN
Can You Perform Hajj 2026 on a Visit Visa? Wego Travel Blog
Ready for Hajj 2026? Wi‑Fi Preparedness of Luxury Hotels in Mecca and Medina ookla.com
Umrah 2026: Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Pilgrimage Wego Travel Blog