Saudi Arabia bans visa for India and 14 other countries. List on countries bans visas today report

 

Why Saudi Arabia visas have been ban in countries?

Under the new guidelines saudi arabia, Umrah visas, business visit visas and family visit visas have been suspended. Livemint cound not independntly verify these reports and there has been no official comment from the Saudi foreign ministry so far.

The saudi arabiya ban comes as a disappointment to pilgrims from countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh and indonesia etc, where thousands of people take the holy pilgrimage.

Why did Saudi Arabia ban visas for countries?

The authorities at Saudi Arabia said that the move has been made to stop people from from trying to perform Hajj without proper registration.

Officials have alleged that citizens from other nations have been visiting Saudi Arabia with Umrah visas or visit visas and overstaying illegally to perform Hajj at holy Mecca.

When will Saudi Arabia visa ban start?

Reportedly, individuals from foreign countries will be issued visit visas or umrah,till April 13 as part of the new initiative. After that, no new visa will be issued to anyone from the 14 countries in the list

Saudi Arabia does not have a blanket ban on visas, but it may temporarily suspend or restrict visas for several reasons, depending on the situation. Here are some common reasons why Saudi Arabia might ban or restrict visas:

1. Health or Safety Concerns?

• Pandemics (e.g., COVID-19): Saudi Arabia suspended visa issuance during the pandemic to prevent the spread of the virus, especially ahead of large gatherings like Hajj and Umrah

2. Security Reasons?

• Security threats or terrorism concerns can also lead to temporary suspensions or stricter visa processes.

• Sometimes, specific countries may be temporarily banned from sending pilgrims due to previous violations or overcrowding concerns.

4. Labor or Immigration Policy Changes?

• Saudi Arabia sometimes halts work visas from certain countries due to issues like labor law violations, negotiations, or policy shifts related to Saudization (hiring more Saudi citizens).

5. Fraud or Abuse?

• If a pattern of visa fraud or abuse is discovered from a particular country or agency, the kingdom may suspend visa issuance to investigate or clean up the process.

list of countries facing Saudi Arabia ban visa

Reports have identified a list of 13 nations that will face Saudi Arabia visa ban. One other country has not been clearly identified. The 13 identified countries are:

1. Pakistan

2. India

3. Bangladesh

4. Indonesia

5. Egypt 

6. Jordan

8. Iran

9. Ethiopia

10. Sudan

11. Algeria

12. Yemen

13. Tunisia

Saudi Arabia Planning for Hajj, All you need to know about Umrah Visa and how to apply for it from India and other countries?

According to media reports saudi has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah visas to contain overcrowding due to the Hajj pilgrimage. Mint couldn't independently verify these reports.

Ahead of Hajj pilgrimage, which holds profound significance for Muslims, Livemint delves into what is Umrah visa, who is eligible and how to apply for it from India.

What is Umrah visa in saudi arabia?

It is a very importent part of saudi arabia visas.An Umrah visa is a special travel permit issued by Saudi Arabia that allows Muslims to enter the country for Hajj in Mecca and Medina.this is very usefull visa. It is typically single or multiple-entry visas, valid for a limited period but cannot be used for other purposes like work or tourism.

Saudi Arabia Visa: Saudi Arabia has reportedly revised its travel rules, restricting visa issuance for citizens of 14 countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, however, there is no official confirmation about the same.