Urgent: Ministry of Interior: 20,000 riyal fine for those violating entry regulations in Mecca while holding visit visas
clarified The Ministry of Interior that of visit visas visa, Hajjdo not authorize their holders to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
The Ministry indicated that a fine of up to 20,000 riyals will be imposed on any holder of a visit visa, regardless of type, who enters or attempts to enter the city of Mecca and the Holy Sites, or remains therein, from the first day of Dhu al-Qi'dah until the end of the 14th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. Furthermore, residents who attempt to enter Mecca illegally for Hajj, including those who overstay their visas, will be deported to their home countries and banned from entering the Kingdom for 10 years.
Anyone holding a visit visa of any type or designation who enters or remains in the city of Mecca and the Holy Sites will be fined up to 20,000 riyals.#NoHajjWithoutAPermit pic.twitter.com/YFQIANED0V— Ministry of Interior (@MOISaudiArabia) April 18, 2026
Hajj season
The Ministry of Interior urged everyone to adhere to the regulations governing this year's Hajj season (1447 AH) and to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims.
It emphasized that violating these regulations will subject offenders to legal penalties, and encouraged reporting any violations by calling 911 in the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province regions, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.
