Shafaqna English- Saudi Arabia restricts entry to Mecca/Makkah without Hajj permits.
According to the Ministry of Interior, beginning 29 April 2025, only holders of official Hajj visas will be permitted to enter or stay in Mecca.
Expatriates without a valid Hajj permit will be prohibited from entering the city starting April 23, corresponding to 25 Shawwal 1446 in the Islamic calendar.
The measures, unveiled Saturday, are part of a regulatory framework designed to ensure order during the annual pilgrimage.
Entry permits will be granted solely to residents whose national IDs indicate Mecca as their place of residence, individuals holding valid Hajj permits, and those authorized to work within the holy sites. Requests for these permits can be filed electronically through the Absher Individuals platform or the Muqeem portal.
Source: Gulf News