Saudi Arabia Imposes Visa Ban for 14 Countries Including India and Pakistan—Here’s Why
07 Apr 2025 01:21 AM IST
Saudi Arabia has suspended certain visas for travelers from 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, to curb unauthorized Hajj participation and manage overcrowding. The restrictions, effective from April 13 until mid-June, come in response to past issues of visa misuse and last year’s Hajj tragedy.