Pakistani Umrah visa holders have been instructed to return to their home country by April 29
(Web Desk): Saudi Arabia has imposed a temporary visa ban on Pakistan and 13 other countries for the Hajj season.
According to sources, the ban will apply to Umrah, business, and family visas, and it is expected to be lifted by mid-June.
Diplomatic sources have stated that Umrah visa holders can enter Saudi Arabia until April 13.
The countries included in the list are Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia, and Yemen.
Despite the ban, individuals staying in Saudi Arabia may face a five-year ban on re-entry. Diplomatic sources confirmed that the Saudi government has officially informed Pakistan of the decision. Furthermore, Pakistani Umrah visa holders have been instructed to return to their home country by April 29.
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