Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of short-term visas in 14 countries to regulate travel flows during the busy pilgrimage season.
Key Points:
The suspension applies to citizens of Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen. All short-term visas are pending for affected countries, including business visit visas, e-tourist visas, and family visit visas. The suspension period will begin on April 13th, 2025.
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