Saudi Arabia Warns Umrah Pilgrims About Overstay Penalties

Saudi Arabia Warns Umrah Pilgrims About Overstay Penalties

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched new and simpler procedures to assist Umrah pilgrims depart the nation easily after finishing their pilgrimage.

The ministry requested all Umrah pilgrims to coordinate with their Umrah journey firms to verify their journey dates and full resort check-out procedures on time.

Authorities reminded pilgrims that the ultimate deadline for Umrah visa holders to depart Saudi Arabia is Dhul Qa’dah 1, 1447, which corresponds to April 18, 2026. The federal government warned that anybody who stays within the nation after this date will face penalties. These penalties embrace fines, imprisonment, and deportation.

The Ministry of Inside additionally introduced that Saudi residents and residents will not be allowed to move, make use of, shelter, or assist any pilgrim who overstays their visa. Anybody who violates these guidelines will face strict punishment, together with fines, jail time, and deportation.