Visa Ban Update: Saudi Arabia bans visas for 14 countries including India. full list

Jyoti — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:23:26 +0000

Saudi Arabia bans visa for 14 countries: Saudi Arabia, which is called the bastion of Islam, has temporarily banned visas of 14 countries of the world including India and Pakistan.

This temporary ban of the Saudi Arabian government will apply to business and family visas as well as Umrah visa.

It is noteworthy that the Saudi government led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has imposed this ban to prevent people from other countries from participating in Hajj without registration. However, this temporary ban will continue on all countries till mid-June i.e. till the completion of Hajj this year. After that the visa program will be implemented normally again.

Umrah visa can be obtained till 13 April

Saudi Arabian officials said that foreigners can come for Umrah visa only till the 13th of this month i.e. 13th April. Umrah visa will be stopped after 13th April.

After all, why did the Crown Prince take such a decision ?

In fact, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has taken this decision of visa ban this year keeping in mind the death of thousands of people last year. Last year, more than 1,000 people died in a stampede during Haj. The number of unauthorised Haj pilgrims was high among those who died. In such a situation, the reason behind this temporary visa ban this year is to stop unregistered Haj pilgrims.

Full list of countries facing Saudi Arabia visa ban

Reports have identified 13 nations that will face Saudi Arabia visa ban. One other country has not been clearly identified. The 13 identified countries are:

1. India

2. Pakistan

3. Bangladesh

4. Egypt

5. Indonesia

6. Iraq

7. Nigeria

8. Jordan

9. Algeria

10. Sudan

11. Ethiopia

12. Tunisia

13. Yemen

Which countries are included in Saudi Arabia’s visa ban ?

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has changed the visa rules of 14 countries to maintain proper arrangements during Haj. The countries on which Saudi Arabia has imposed visa ban include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, Iraq, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia and Yemen.