Dear Valued Clients,

Greeting from VWI!!!

We would like to inform you that Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended certain visa categories for citizens of 14 countries, including India, until mid-June 2025.

The affected visa types include:

- Business visit visas

- E-tourist visas

- Family visit visas

Indian nationals holding valid visas issued before April 13, 2025, can enter Saudi Arabia until that date, but must exit by April 29 to avoid penalties.

This suspension is primarily due to overcrowding and logistical challenges during the last Hajj season, where unauthorized pilgrims entered Saudi Arabia on non-Hajj-specific visas. The Saudi government has emphasized the importance of obtaining the correct visa type for religious pilgrimages and warned of possible legal consequences for non-compliance.

Best Regards,

Team VWI.