Saudi authorities warn Hajj and Umrah firms of fines up to SAR 100,000 for late reporting
Public Security warns Hajj and Umrah service companies of fines up to 100,000 riyals for failing to promptly report pilgrims who overstay.
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AISaudi Public Security has warned Hajj and Umrah service companies against delaying notification to authorities if any pilgrim or visitor fails to leave the Kingdom after their permitted stay, stressing that financial penalties for violations can reach up to 100,000 riyals (SAR).
The authority clarified that the fine applies to each individual violation, meaning penalties multiply according to the number of overstaying pilgrims or visitors. This measure is part of efforts to strengthen oversight of the Hajj and Umrah service sector and ensure compliance with official departure deadlines.
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Public Security also called on citizens and residents to report violations of residency, labor, and border regulations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom.
It emphasized that all reports related to such violations are treated with strict confidentiality and that informants will not bear any responsibility.