Interior Ministry Issues SAR100,000 Penalty for Transporting Visit Visa Holders to Makkah and Holy Sites

   Riyadh, May 26, 2025, SPA -- The Ministry of Interior has emphasized that a penalty of up to SAR100,000 will be imposed on anyone who transports or attempts to transport visit visa holders to Makkah and the holy sites from Dhu Al-Qi'dah 1 to Dhu Al-Hijjah 14.
   The ministry will also seek a court order to confiscate the land vehicle used for this purpose if it is proven to be owned by the transporter, a partner, or an accomplice.
   The ministry urged the public to comply with Hajj regulations and instructions, which are designed to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims, allowing them to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility. It also called on the public to report any violations of these regulations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom.
   -- SPA