Interior Ministry Imposes SAR20,000 Fine for Performing Hajj Without Permit
Who it applies to: All individuals, including visit visa holders, caught entering or remaining in Makkah and its restricted zones (holy sites, central area, Haramain High-Speed Railway in Ar Rusayfah, and security/sorting centers).
Additional penalties: Deportation for residents and overstayers performing Hajj unlawfully. 10-year re-entry ban to Saudi Arabia for those deported.
Reporting violations: Call 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, and 999 elsewhere.
This is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to ensure safety and order during Hajj.
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