The penalty for the violators of the pilgrimage controls .. ranging from a fine of 50 thousand riyals to 6 months in prison and deportation – the seventh day

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a number of controls and procedures, in the context of preparations to organize the rituals of Hajj this year, and the Saudi Ministry of Interior clarified the application of a fine of up to 50 thousand riyals, imprisonment for a period of up to (six months), and the deportation of the expatriate in the event of violating the declared controls or delaying the departure after the expiration of the entry visa granted to it.

The Saudi Ministry of Interior issued a decision to prevent entry to Makkah Al -Mukarramah, with the exception of holders of a work permit and holders of the identity of a resident issued by the Holy Capital, and the holders of valid pilgrimage permits are excluded.
She explained that the residents will not be allowed to enter Makkah unless one of the three conditions are available: a valid work permit issued by a competent authority to work inside the Holy Capital, or the identity of a resident issued by Makkah Al -Mukarramah, or a certified and approved Hajj permit, according to a statement by the Ministry earlier.

The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority called on the airlines to put clear guidance boards at the climbing and alerting platforms for travelers coming to the Kingdom that it is not allowed for Umrah visas, tourism, or visiting to conduct Umrah, entering Makkah Al -Mukarramah, or staying in it with the exception of those with a valid Hajj visa.
The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority called on the airlines to put clear guidance boards at the climbing and alert platforms for travelers coming to the Kingdom that it is not allowed for Umrah visas, tourism, or visiting to conduct Umrah, entering Makkah Al -Mukarramah, or staying in it with the exception of those with a valid Hajj visa.

The authority confirmed the airlines to examine documents and tickets for travelers coming to King Abdulaziz International Airport and check them and not to pass the travelers on the “transit” visas coming from the countries of the category “A” who do not have tickets and confirmed travel dates for another country, taking into account the commitment on the condition of “2” for those who do not carry a pilgrimage visa or entry permit.

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