Jan 19, 2026 · SaudiArabiabans 14 countries from Umrah, business & family visit visas until mid-June 2025. Find out which countries are affected, when the ban started, and what travellers should do next. Apr 9, 2025 · If you’re navigating travel plans for business, family visits, or religious purposes like Umrah, you likely have questions. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key facts surrounding the visaban and how it could impact your travel plans. Jul 1, 2025 · Update June 30, 2025: The suspension is now over and visit visas for business, tourism, and family visits for the below nationals are again being issued. Currently, only single-entry visas are being issued for these nationals, allowing a maximum stay of up to 90 days. Apr 7, 2025 · SaudiArabia'svisarestrictions for 14 countries replace one-year multiple-entry visas with single-entry 30-day permits, effective until June 2025. Aimed at combatting unauthorized Hajj participation and overcrowding, this policy affects travelers for tourism and family visits. SaudiArabia has introduced significant changes to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries from obtaining new short-term visas. The policy, effective April 13, 2025, impacts business, tourist, and family visit visas. Apr 8, 2025 · SaudiArabia has announced a one-year visaban for travelers from 14 countries in 2025. Learn which nations are affected and what this means for international travel.