Apr 9, 2025 · Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, visit, and business visas for 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Egypt, starting April 13, 2025. The visa ban will stay in effect until mid-June to manage Hajj overcrowding and prevent unauthorized pilgrims. Dec 5, 2025 · According to reports, the ban will remain in effect until mid-June, coinciding with the end of the Haj pilgrimage season. The 14 nations affected by the visa suspension are Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen. Jan 19, 2026 · SaudiArabiabans 14 countries from Umrah, business & family visit visas until mid-June 2025. Find out which countriesare affected, when the ban started, and what travellers should do next. Apr 9, 2025 · The full list of 14 countries affected by the visa suspension includes Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. Feb 14, 2025 · SaudiArabia has suspended multiple-entry visas for travelers from 14 countries starting February 1, 2025. Learn about the new single-entry visa rules. Jun 20, 2025 · SaudiArabia has lifted the work visaban on 14 countries that faced a temporary halt earlier this year. If you’re from India, Pakistan, Egypt, or one of the other affected nations, this shift opens the door again to jobs in the Kingdom. Sep 24, 2025 · SaudiArabia and UAE visa suspensions explained for Indians. Learn the real impact, current rules, and tips to navigate changing Gulf migration policies.
