The Saudi Ministry of Interior has stated that expatriate residents found performing Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia without a proper permit will face deportation and be barred from re-entering the country.

Additionally, the Public Security agency has confirmed that a fine of 10,000 riyals will be imposed on any individual, whether a Saudi citizen, resident, or visitor, who is found violating the regulations regarding the Hajj pilgrimage in the designated areas where a permit is required.

The Saudi government has stated that expatriate residents found violating Hajj regulations will not only be deported to their home countries but will also be barred from re-entering the Kingdom for specified periods as stipulated by the applicable laws.

Furthermore, the Public Security Agency has emphasized that the fine of 10,000 riyals will be doubled for any repeat offenders.

The authorities have stressed the importance of strictly adhering to the regulations and instructions governing the Hajj pilgrimage, to ensure that all pilgrims can perform their rituals safely, comfortably, and peacefully.

If any individual is caught transporting individuals who are violating the Hajj permit requirements will face serious consequences.

They will be subject to a jail term of up to six months and a fine of up to 50,000 riyals.

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Furthermore, if the violator is a resident of Saudi Arabia, they will not only face a jail sentence and fine but will also be deported from the country after serving their sentence.

The fine for the violation will be increased based on the number of people illegally transported.

The ministry is encouraging citizens to report any such violations by contacting the emergency hotline number 911 in Mecca, Riyadh, and the Eastern regions, or 999 in the other regions of the kingdom.