Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends visas for 14 countries, including India | Here's why

Hajj 2025: In a major travel update, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended visa issuance for 14 countries, including India, ahead of the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage season. The move affects Umrah, business, and family visa categories and is expected to remain in place until mid-June. The countries affected by the suspension include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Morocco, and Yemen, according to a report by Pakistan's ARY News quoting diplomatic sources.

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