Interior Ministry Imposes SAR20,000 Fine for Performing Hajj Without Permit

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced strict enforcement of Hajj regulations for 1446, imposing a SAR20,000 fine on individuals attempting to perform Hajj without a permit during the period from Dhu Al-Qi’dah 1 to Dhu Al-Hijjah 14. Key highlights include:

• Who it applies to: All individuals, including visit visa holders, caught entering or remaining in Makkah and its restricted zones (holy sites, central area, Haramain High-Speed Railway in Ar Rusayfah, and security/sorting centers).
• Additional penalties:
  • Deportation for residents and overstayers performing Hajj unlawfully.
  • 10-year re-entry ban to Saudi Arabia for those deported.
• Reporting violations: Call 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, and 999 elsewhere.

This is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to ensure safety and order during Hajj.

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