New rules and regulations by GACA in Saudi Arabia in 2025.

GACA has implemented new policies regarding the Visit visa in Saudi Arabia in 2025.


We will try to keep it as short as possible and list the changes that were brought out. 

1) When will Umrah visa holder enter the country? 

Umrah visas holder can enter the country after 14 zilhaj.

Umrah zahireens can also enter the country after 14 zilhaj.

2) Last day to enter Saudi Arabia?

Umrah visa holders can enter the country until  15th of Shawal. After 16th no entry of Umrah visit visa holder will be allowed.

3) Last day to leave Saudi Arabia?

Umrah zahireens with Umrah visas must leave the country before 1st of duh al'qidah

4) Penalties against Airlines not following orders?

Any Aviation authority and airplane company will be penalized if these points are not followed by them 


WARNING TO NON HAJJ PERMIT HOLDERS:

Also Saudi Arabia has issued a warning to all people without permits for hajj that they would be given heavy fines if they visit the following places:



These include Visit visa holders as they are barred from performing hajj.




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