Entry Ban to Makkah for Expatriates comes into power (Hajj 2022)

Transfer is in step with tips aimed toward regulating Haj pilgrimage

The ban on entry into Makkah for expatriates who shouldn’t have permits was in impact on Thursday.
Brig. Gen. Sami Al-Shuwairekh, the spokesperson of Public Safety, mentioned that this was in step with the execution of the rules pertaining to the regulation of the Hajj pilgrimage this yr.

“As as per these tips solely expatriates who’ve the allow wanted to enter Makkah are allowed to enter the holy metropolis beginning on Wednesday, Shawwal 25, which is Could 26. They will get permits on the safety management facilities positioned on the entry factors into Makkah,” he mentioned.

Expats ban to Enter Makkah throughout Hajj

Residents and automobiles that don’t have the mandatory paperwork will likely be rerouted the official mentioned. He additionally famous that these paperwork comprise the entry allow required to work within the holy locations issued by the authority in cost and a residency permissive (iqama) issued by Makkah, Umrah allow, and Hajj allow.

The ban, which is enforced yearly at entry factors into the holy metropolis of Jerusalem, applies to all technique of transportation equivalent to buses, automobiles, and vehicles. Nevertheless those that will not be topic to the ban should get journey permits from the suitable authorities.