Saudi authorities limit entry to Makkah to Hajj visa holders

The ministry stressed that all types of visit visa are not a permit to perform Hajj. (SPA)
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RIYADH: ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Ministry of Interior announced that visit visa holders are not allowed to enter or stay in Makkah during May 23-June 21 as access to the city will be limited to Hajj visa holders.

The ministry stressed that all types of visit visa are not a permit to perform Hajj, adding that violators will be subject to penalties according to Saudi laws and regulations.