<ul><li>Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to visitors from 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage.</li><li>The suspension will continue till mid-June, coinciding with the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage, in an effort to regulate overcrowding.</li><li>Umrah visas, business visas, and family visit visas have been suspended for applicants from the 14 countries to restrict unregistered pilgrims from visiting Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage.</li><li>In the previous pilgrimage season, over 1,000 visitors died during the Hajj pilgrimage due to various issues, including overcrowding and the presence of unregistered pilgrims.</li></ul>

Saudi Arabia Suspends Visas For India, 13 Other Countries Ahead of Hajj 2025

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